Married to the Sea

Well, he stood before the ocean in the middle of the night

Because he loved her so, he asked her to be his wife

And he closed his eyes and waited

And he listened for an answer

Until she kissed his feet and whispered

"I could not give you my hand, sir"

Then as she walked him all along the shore

She said, "You're far too young to marry me

For I am old as old can be

And I've been wed with many men

But for all my loves, I've far outlived them all"

So he went to her the next night all merryed up with wine

And he asked for her long blue hand to hold with his entwined

Once again he waited and listened for a while

Until he heard her voice that came crashing in the waves

That broke all around for miles and miles and miles

She said, "How could I place my trust in thee?

For I am bound and you are free

So many men have took my hand

So many men have left me for the land

There were fishermen, whalers, seamen and sailors

And for each star above me, ten more have loved me

How could it be any different?

How could it be any different with you?"

So when it was quiet on the third night

He said, "My life is in your hands

You can keep me for the time I have

Or I'll lie here on the sand"

It was quiet on the third night as he took off his shoes

But as he walked into her arms, she said

"Sure, what have I to lose?

What have I to lose?

What have I?

What have I to lose?"