The Big Ship's A Sailing

Oh the big ship's a sailing far across the ocean

Fare thee well lovely Annie I bid you dieu

And I cant return where small birds are nesting

Or take you dear Annie and make you my bride

You remember dear Annie when we walked on the mountain

And we saw all those young men a marching away

To fight for her country and free her from bondage

When I left you dear Annie I went with them that day

We fought hard through winter and many died bravely

And we thought of our loved ones, our country unfree

And my heart nearly broke when I thought of the mountain

Where I held you in my arms on that warm summer's day

But our names they were given by a Judas informer

I remember his face, he fought right beside me

I was given the assignment to kill him one evening

And bury his body in the deep flowing sea

So now you know Annie why I must leave you

And why I can't take you and make you my bride

For I am in danger and fear every stranger

In village and city who walks by my side

So come with me Annie once more to the mountain

And walk with me slowly to the ship by the sea

And let me carress you and kiss you and bless you

For ever and always you'll be dearest to me

Farewell to my homeland, my parents and comrades

The brave men who died and fought beside me

To the mountains and valleys, the green fields of Erin

May the young men of Ireland bring you liberty