I drew my ship into the harbour
And I drew her close to where my true love lay
And I drew her close to her bedroom window
To listen to what my love did say
Who's there? Who's there at my bedroom window?
Who knocks so loudly and would be in?
It is your true love, who loves you dearly
So rise, love, let me in
And I'll put my ship in order
And I'll set her on the sea
And I'll sail to yonder harbour
Where my true love waits for me
So slowly, slowly she got up
And slowly, slowly she came down
But when at last she had unlocked the door
Her true love had been and gone
Come back, come back my one true love
Come back, come back, stay by my side
I never grieved you, nor yet deceived you
And I would surely be your bride
And I'll put my ship in order
And I'll set her on the sea
And I'll sail to yonder harbour
Where my true love waits for me
The fish will fly, love, the seas run dry
The rocks will melter with the sun
And the labouring man will forget his labour
Before that I return again