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1
Once there was a maiden keen
longing for sailing
longing for sailing
once there was a maiden keen
longing to be
a sailor at sea.
2
She did have to climb the mast
tie up the sailcloths
tie up the sailcloths
she did have to climb the mast
tie up the sailcloths
real firmly with rope.
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3
But by tempest and adverse wind
the sails altogether
sails altogether
but by tempest and adverse wind
sails altogether
knocked down on the deck. |
4
She was ordered in the cabin
to get a beating
to get a beating
she was ordered in the cabin
to get a beating
and then it came out.
5
Please, my captain, hit me not
I am your lady-love
I am your lady-love
please, my captain, hit me not
I am your lady-love
as you can see.
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