Lyrics

I was born of a working class, as I shall be buried
Will you ever marry me, for I am bold, young and free
Seven years in a factory, I worked for savings
Will your father let us be, for I am not rich like he
Eleven years out to sea, still I am saving
Will you even remember me, or are you tied to family
There's a shadow over me, as I stand waiting
Will you ever follow me, or shall I go back to sea
When I am old in years to come, if I may have a daughter
She shall marry who she loves, I'll not care what work he does
I hope your father lives to see, I'll not be cruel like he