“It's Braw Sailin' on the Sea”
Description
"There cam a letter late yestreen, Our ship maun sail in the morn." The girl gives back his ring, declaring, "Tak that, my bonnie lad, For I hae changed my mind." The song is largely comparisons: "It's braw sailing on the sea, It's better drinkin' wine."
References
- Ord, p. 203, "It's Braw Sailin' on the Sea" (1 text)
- Roud #5537
- BI, Ord203