Down by the Seaside

As I was a-walking down by the seaside

I gazed on a damsel, put her in surprise

I stepped it up to her, these words I did say

Well, my pretty fair maid

Well, my pretty fair maid, are you going this way?

Oh no, oh no, the young damsel replied

I'm a-seeking for me true love, who's gone far and wide

And if I don't find him, it's here I'll remain

I hope that my true love

I hope that my true love will return safe again

As she was lamenting and could not prevail

She looked through her opera glass and saw the ship sail

May the heavens protect our lads on the main

I hope that my true love

I hope that my true love will return safe again

As she was a-standing all on the same spot

The news it came to her, her true love was shot

Now since it's been so, I will go to some grove

And if he died for honour

If he died for honour, then I'll die for love