Seaman and Soldier's Last Farewell to their Dearest Jewels, The

DESCRIPTION: "Farewell, my dearest dear, now I must leave thee; Thy sight I must forbear although it grieves me." "My fortune I will try upon the ocean, and fight most gallantly to gain promotion." "My dear, do not mourn." She should be patient until they meet again
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1986 (Palmer-OxfordBookOfSeaSongs)
KEYWORDS: sailor wife separation battle
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Palmer-OxfordBookOfSeaSongs 18, "The Seaman and Soldier's Last Farewell to their Dearest Jewels" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #V39372
File: PaSe018

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