The Sea-Apprentice Boy

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When first I went a sea-apprentice 
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bound
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I sailed the salt seas all 'round 
and 'round
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I scarce had sailed a voyage but one
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When I fell in love with my 
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charming Anne


[Verse 2]
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I went to my captain both stout 
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and bold
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And unto him my secret told
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I love yon lass as I love my life
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What would I give if she were my 
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wife?


[Verse 3]
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Well, the captain said, "You're a 
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foolish boy
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For to court a girl that you'll 
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ne'er enjoy
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For she'll have lovers while 
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you're at sea
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And she'll be married e're you'll
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 be free"


[Verse 4]
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Well, I don't know but I'll go and 
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try
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For she might fancy an apprentice 
boy
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And she might alter her mind for me
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And wait on me until I be free


[Verse 5]
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Well, I bought her ribbons, I 
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bought her gloves
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These things to prove of a heart 
that loves
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She accepted all and she was not shy
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And she vowed to wait for her 
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apprentice boy


[Verse 6]
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When my ship is anchored and my 
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work is o'er
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I'll steer my barque for sweet 
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Erin's shore
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In my native country, my love I'll 
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enjoy
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And she'll welcome home her 
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apprentice boy


[Verse 7]
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So come all you sea-apprentices 
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where e'er you be
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Never slight your true love while 
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you're at sea
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Just love her as you love your life
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And she'll consent to become your 
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wife