My love for thee

I do not forget, the day we first met
In a small seaside tavern, her vague silhouette
I was there to make money in New Providence
And I haven’t glanced at another lass since

I do not forget, the days that I spent
Lost in your bosom, high on your scent
Your voice rang clear and I played mandolin
My name on your lips, my lips on your skin

My love is for thee, so it shall be
His love is for her, so will be

I sail away and these days be gone
I have been called out to sea
One last voyage, with ye I belong
And true is my love for thee

I do not forget my ring on your hand
A small ceremony, our names in the sand
We spoke of our future, our own place to hide
The last day I spent with you by my side

I do not forget, the day I set sail
Tears in my eyes, a distant wail
Determined to keep the promise I made
To return to my love, a servant maid

Its a promise, my dear, my love for thee
Its his promise, dear, his love for thee

I sail away and these days be gone
I have been called out to sea
One last voyage, for with ye I belong
And true is my love for thee!

I do not forget, the day I returned
A rumour reached me, the tavern had burned
Dream now my nymph, as I behold
My love in the ashes of the promise I told

My love is for thee, will always be
My love is for thee, will always be
My love is for thee, will always be
My love is for thee

I sail away and these days be gone
I have been called out to sea
One last voyage, for with ye I belong
And true is my love for thee

I sail away and these days be gone
I have been called out to sea
One last voyage, for with ye I belong
And true is my love for thee