Bonny Bay of Biscay-O, The

DESCRIPTION: The sailor fondly recalls his home, knowing that in a year he will be able to settle down with his love: "Of all the harbors east or west, There is one place that I love best, So whichever way the wind doth blow, I'll steer for the bonny Bay of Biscay-O"
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1941 (Warner-TraditionalAmericanFolkSongsFromAnneAndFrankWarnerColl)
KEYWORDS: sailor love
FOUND IN: US(NE) Britain
REFERENCES (2 citations):
Warner-TraditionalAmericanFolkSongsFromAnneAndFrankWarnerColl 67, "The Bonny Bay of Biscay-O"
DT, BISCAYO*
Roud #6949
File: Wa067

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