Barque in the Harbour

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Great Big Sea is a Canadian folk-rock band from Newfoundland and Labrador, best known for performing energetic rock interpretations of traditional Newfoundland folk songs including sea shanties, which draw from the island's 500-year-old Irish, Scottish, and French heritage. more »

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2002

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From a barge in the harbor I went roaming on shore 
And stepped into a pub where I was oft times before 
And as I was sitting and enjoying my glass 
Who chanced to walk in but a young Spanish lass 

She sat down beside me and kept squeezing my hand 
Saying 'Sir you're a stranger not long to this land' 
Will you roam, Johnny Sailor, would you roam along with me 
To some lonesome spot where nobody can see 

[Chorus]
Don't you leave me Johnny Sailor' were the words she did cry 
Waving and weeping and wiping her eyes 
When you reach home in your own Newfoundland 
Think of the young Spaniard who kept squeezing your hand 

I quickly consented with her for to roam 
She lived by herself in a neat little home 
She was brisk, plump and jolly and her age scare 19 
And the name of that maiden I think was Irene 

One fine summer's morning our ship, she set sail 
And down by the seashore lovely Irene she came 
Waving her pocket handkerchief and wiping her eyes 
Don't leave me Johnny Sailor' were the words she did cry 

[Chorus]

I'll give you farewell love on a fine summer's breeze 
But love don't forget me when you're crossing the sea 
And when you are married and enjoying your bride 
Think on the young maiden who lay by your side 

[Chorus]

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