My Love is gone to Sea

My love is gone to sea, Whilst I his absence mourn, No joy shall smile on me, Until my love return. He ask'd me for his bride, And many vows he swore; I blush'd—and soon comply'd, My heart was his before.

One little month was past, And who so blest as we? The summons came at last, And Jemmy must to sea. I saw his ship so gay Swift fly the wave-worn shore; I wip'd my tears away— And saw his ship no more.

When clouds shut in the sky. And storms around me howl; When livid lightnings fly, And threat'ning thunders roll; All hopes of rest are lost, No slumbers visit me, My anxious thoughts are tost With Jemmy on the sea.