“Greenland (The Whaler's Song, Once More for Greenland We Are Bound)”
Description
"Again for Greenland we are bound To leave you all behind." The singer describes the trip to the Greenland whaling grounds -- and the return, where they "see our sweethearts and our wives All waiting on the pier." The singer will return next year
References
- Ord, pp. 317-318, "The Whaler's Song" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, GRNLNDBD GRNLNDB2*
- Roud #970
- BI, Ord317