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GEST Songs Of Newfoundland And Labrador
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'Twas down by St. John's Harbour where first I chanced to stray,
Where in the dark, old, smelly mud the seagulls called and played;
I watched the boats from foreign ports come in against the tide,
And the sun shone down on the Southside Hills down by the harbourside.
On Water Street I spied a girl and there we chanced to talk,
She smiled at me and gave a wink, we set out for a walk;
Her cheeks were pink, her eyes were blue, she looked at me and sighed,
Sayin': You're the one and my heart's been won down by the harbourside.
Next Sunday morn on Patrick Street we met with Father Lee,
He called the bans, I paid the man, we signed the registry;
'Twas up the hill, a quick fee and chee, 'cause she was givin' me the eye,
So the whole afternoon was our honeymoon down by the harbourside.
So now on Sunday morning I walk with my four boys,
We watch the sailors at their work while the children shout, "AHOY!"
I see them play on a holiday but my heart is swole with pride,
My thoughts are clear, my love is near down by the harbourside.
My thoughts are clear, my love is near down by the harbourside.