I Drew My Ship Lyrics

I drew my ship into the harbour

And I drew her close to where my true love lay

And I drew her close to her bedroom window

To listen to what my love did say

Who's there? Who's there at my bedroom window?

Who knocks so loudly and would be in?

It is your true love, who loves you dearly

So rise, love, let me in

And I'll put my ship in order

And I'll set her on the sea

And I'll sail to yonder harbour

Where my true love waits for me

So slowly, slowly she got up

And slowly, slowly she came down

But when at last she had unlocked the door

Her true love had been and gone

Come back, come back my one true love

Come back, come back, stay by my side

I never grieved you, nor yet deceived you

And I would surely be your bride

And I'll put my ship in order

And I'll set her on the sea

And I'll sail to yonder harbour

Where my true love waits for me

The fish will fly, love, the seas run dry

The rocks will melter with the sun

And the labouring man will forget his labour

Before that I return again