Story Behind The Song
song based on a true story
Song Description
song honouring fisherman that lost their lives at sea
| Song Length |
3:00 |
Genre |
Folk - Traditional, World - Celtic |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Peaceful |
Subject |
Spirituality, Ocean, Sea |
Lyrics
ode to the fishermen
Go down to the sea you will see them there
On every rock and wave
The hearty souls of hearty men
No tombstones marked their graves
And the musty eyes say mighty words
To this I can attest
No soul of sea and sailing way
Found yet a better rest
From wind and water where we stand
Let no man know the way
The howl of wind and wash of surf
Have kept me far from Bay
So whistled wind see heave and roar
this man shall sail no more
The ghosts of rowdy fishermen
Lie domicile on your shores
" down to the sea you will see them there
On every rock and wave
The hearty souls of hearty men
No tombstones marked their graves
And musty eyes say mighty words
To this I can attest
No soul of sea and sailing way
Found yet a better rest.
Words and music by John Gracie all Rights reserved 2002