Sailor Boy - Ermengarde Tenderstone original

an original I wrote in 1990 during my "minstrel period" (LOL), when I was a minstrel at the Arizona and Georgia Renaissance Festivals. I wanted to write something along the lines of early English folk music and this was the result, I think I was inspired by the tune John Reilly at the time.

Dedicated to Abigail Sharp (Zoot) and Brandy Bruce, my dear friends at the AZ Renfest.

Sailor Boy

Oh, my love doth be gone
Ev'ry hour lingers on
Far away he sails today
As I await and humbly pray
For him to safely return
Then no more shall I yearn

Lord, make gentle the sea
Return my love unto me
Let no harm come unto him
I pray his love shall not grow dim
As faithfully do I wait
To hear him enter the gate

The ocean waves rise and fall
The ship is tossed in a squall
Bravely doth my sailor fight
To save his ship throughout the night
Until at last comes the dawn
And once again, all is calm

Lyrics and Music by Ermengarde Tenderstone
(c) 1990 by Tenderstone Publishing
all rights reserved

E.T. "a heart of stone, but a tender stone"

"The meaning of life is to live a life of meaning." --Robert Browning, 19th Century Poet

Category:

Music

Tags:

• acoustic
• folk
• original
• Sailor
• Boy
• E.T.
• Ermengarde
• Tenderstone
• English
• RenFest

[Huzler]

I really liked this, thanks for sharing.

[Ermengarde11]

You are so welcome. And I appreciate you commenting, take care.

[jeanandbilly]

Kat there's such emotion in this song.I admire sailors and this is a fine tribute to them.

[Ermengarde11]

Thanks to my No. 1 fan!! Now why don't you come "sail" over here and visit me in the US sometime?! I know, not likely to happen but you are welcome if you ever get the chance sweetie.

[mezskr4]

An excellent composition.I love folk music and the simpleness of the words and meaning.I enjoy songs and stories of the sea, because I was a sailor.Thanks for sending it to me.I'm glad you like the song I posted.

[Ermengarde11]

Sorry for the delay in responding, I was offline for quite a awhile and just noticed your comment while adding the annotated lyrics.

Thanks so much!

[mivoiosi]

wonderful

[Ermengarde11]

You are very welcome my friend, thanks for commenting!

[Ermengarde11]

God bless your sailor! The sea is a dangerous place, so happy you are once again on dry land.

[valeriopasqua]

i was a sailor, it's so sad to be a sailor in the italian military navy