Brockagh Braes

One night as I lay slumbering in my silent bed
 alone Some reckless thoughts came to my mind which
 caused me for to roam To leave my native country
 and the wee girl I do adore So I thought it fit to
 take a trip, strange lands for to explore
 Now the night before I went away I was walking
 over Brockagh Hill When I met my darling on the
 road and her eyes with tears did fill "Stay
 you at home dear John" she said "and do
 not go away For I'll have none to comfort me when
 you are on the sea"
 Well I took her by the lily white hand and I held
 her hard and fast Saying "adieu to you my
 darling for my ship it lies in Belfast But if you
 prove loyal sure I'll prove true for you know that
 I'm well inclined" So we kissed goodbye and
 parted and I left my girl behind
 And when we landed in Greenock sure the people all
 gathered around And they said I was a rakish lad
 come to put their harvest down They told me to
 return again and never more be seen So without
 delay I sailed away for Ireland's lovely green
 Sure when Mary heard that John was home her heart
 did beat with joy Saying "come into my
 arms" she cried "you're my darling
 lovely boy" Saying "come into my
 arms" she cried "of you I have thought
 great and long And let them all say as they will,
 our wedding will now go on
 And let them all say as they as they will