Lovely On The Water Lyrics - Live At A Distance - Steeleye Span

As I walked out one morning 

In the springtime of the year 

I overheard a sailor boy 

Likewise a lady fair 

They sang a song together 

Made the valleys for to ring 

While the birds on the spray in the meadows gay 

Proclaimed the lovely spring 

Said Willy unto Nancy 

Oh we soon must sail away 

For its lovely on the water 

To hear the music play 

For our Queen she do want seamen 

So I will not stay on shore 

I will brave the wars for my country 

Where the blund'ring cannons roar 

Poor Nancy fell and fainted 

But soon he brought her to 

For it's there they kissed and there embraced 

And took a fond adieu 

Come change your ring with me my love 

For we may meet once more 

But there's one above that will guard you love 

Where the blund'ring cannons roar 

For pounds it is our bounty 

And that must do for thee 

But to help the aged parents 

While I am on the sea 

For Tower Hill is crowded 

With mother's weeping sore 

For their sons are gone to face the war Where the blundering cannons roar