So Early, Early in the Spring - Judy Collins

So early, early in the spring

I shipped on board to serve my king

I left my dearest dear behind

She ofttimes swore her heart was mine

My love, she takes me by the hand

«If ever I marry, you’ll be the man»

A thousand vows, so long and sweet

Sayin' «We'll be married when next we meet»

And all the time I sailed the seas

I could not find one moment’s ease

In thinkin' of my dearest one

But never a word from her could I hear

At last we sailed into Glasgow town

I strode the streets both up and down

Inquiring for my dearest dear

And never a word from her could I hear

I went straightway to her father’s hall

And loudly for my love did call

«My daughter’s married, she’s a rich man’s wife

She’s wed to another, much better for life»

If the girl is married that I adore

I’m sure I’ll stay on land no more

I’ll sail the seas ‘till the day I die

I’ll break the waves rollin' mountain high