Rathlin Island

G C G Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island C D7 Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay G C G With a north wind to drive us homeward C D7 What care we for the wind or spray G C G We’ve been fishing since morning early C D7 When the sun first shone on the sea G C G We’ve a fine catch of lythe and glashan C D7 Six wee codlings for Friday’s tea G C G Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island C D7 Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay G C G With a north wind to drive us homeward C D7 What care we for the wind or spray G C G It’s a life for a man of freedom C D7 With a good boat and trusty crew G C G And the sea is his realm and kingdom C D7 With the wild seals and gannets too G C G Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island C D7 Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay G C G With a north wind to drive us homeward C D7 What care we for the wind or spray G C G We’ll be home by the evening, surely C D7 Down the coast and the ebbing tide G C G We’ll be greeted by Henry Andy C D7 For a pint or two down in McBrides G C G Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island C D7 Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay G C G With a north wind to drive us homeward C D7 What care we for the wind or spray