So Early, Early in the Spring Songtext
von Judy Collins

So early, early in the spring
I shipped on board to serve my king
I left my dearest dear behind
She oft′ times swore her heart was mine

My love she takes me by the hand
"If ever I marry, you'll be the man"
A thousand vows so long and sweet
Sayin′ "we'll be married when next we meet"


And all the time I sailed the seas
I could not find one moment's ease
In thinkin of my dearest dear
And never a word from her could I hear

At last we sailed into Glasgow town
I strode the streets both up and down
Inquiring for my dearest dear
And never a word from her could I hear

I went straightway to her father′s hall
And loudly for my love did call
"My daughter′s married, she's a rich man′s wife
She's wed to another, much better for life"


If the girl is married that I adore
I′m sure I'll stay on land no more
I′ll sail the sea till the day I die
I'll break the waves rollin' mountains high