Kate Rusby
The Sleepless Sailor
[Verse 1]
I once was a sailor, a young man and brave
Da da dum day, da da dum dee
My nights were once sleepless, my peace I would crave
Carry me home to the sea

[Chorus]
Da da dum day, da da dum dee
Drift away sailor boys on the deep sea
Worry no more for you're safe now with me
Rest in my arms and my sweet melody

[Verse 2]
One night as I'm stood on the deck in the rain
Da da dum day, da da dum dee
I heard a sweet voice and she's singing my name
Carry me back to the sea

[Chorus]
Da da dum day, da da dum dee
Drift away sailor boys on the deep sea
Worry no more for you're safe now with me
Rest in my arms and my sweet melody

[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Oh, rock me so gently now ocean so deep
Da da dum day, da da dum dee
I wish I were back 'cause I think I can't sleep
Carry me home to the sea

[Chorus]
Da da dum day, oh, da da dum dee
Drift away sailor boys on the deep sea
Worry no more for you're safe now with me
Rest in my arms and my sweet melody