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lyrics

FAREWELL

The sea dragon ships boldly set sail
At the water’s edge, we said our farewell
My true love looked fine in his new coat of mail
And I wished him a journey without rain or gale.

The king of Sweden had called them to sea
At the water’s edge, we said our farewell
But Norway’s sons did not hide or flee
And spears filled the sky like ravens set free.

On Norway’s coast, my true love did die
At the water’s edge, we said our farewell
And in the dark earth, his body will lie
And I hide my tears ‘neath the cold winter sky.

We dreamed about children and he talked of a farm
At the water’s edge, we said our farewell
I miss his laugh and the strength of his arms
And I curse the king who took him to harm.

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from Uninvited Guest, released October 31, 2002
Words: Jack Hunter Daves, Jr./Music: Malin Timbs

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The Secret Commonwealth Nashville, Tennessee

Music City's most enduringly popular Celtic band, since 1993! Singing songs of love, war...and drinking! We mix trads with our own original Celto-eclectic concoctions.

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