Post by Admin on Jun 16, 2013 11:53:50 GMT -5
Over the Seas and Far Away:
Convoys formed – brave men aboard,
Battened down to go abroad.
Sailing out from Barry port,
Leaving wives and all distraught.
CHORUS
O’er the seas and far away
The call of seas caused me to stray
So far from home and family
I only ask “Remember me!”
Britain needed us they said,
The seagulls’ cries they onwards led.
Out there we earned each crust of bread,
Though now many are the honoured dead.
CHORUS
We strived with all our might and main,
To bring our cargoes home again.
Food and weaponry supplied,
Laid down our lives, so many died.
CHORUS
So here we lie in watery grave,
Not all returned – though many saved.
Remember us – remember well,
We are the ones who gave our all.
CHORUS
Dusty Miller, Joe Earl, Barry Ladies Choir
LINK: www.ss-tregenna.co.uk/Images/MN3%20%20OVER%20THE%20SEAS%20AND%20FAR%20AWAY.pdf
Over the Seas and Far Away: Sang to the traditional tune of Over the Hills and Far Away: You are welcome to change the name from Barry Port to suit your location and ask your choir to possibly sing this at and in tributes and commemorations.
Convoys formed – brave men aboard,
Battened down to go abroad.
Sailing out from Barry port,
Leaving wives and all distraught.
CHORUS
O’er the seas and far away
The call of seas caused me to stray
So far from home and family
I only ask “Remember me!”
Britain needed us they said,
The seagulls’ cries they onwards led.
Out there we earned each crust of bread,
Though now many are the honoured dead.
CHORUS
We strived with all our might and main,
To bring our cargoes home again.
Food and weaponry supplied,
Laid down our lives, so many died.
CHORUS
So here we lie in watery grave,
Not all returned – though many saved.
Remember us – remember well,
We are the ones who gave our all.
CHORUS
Dusty Miller, Joe Earl, Barry Ladies Choir
LINK: www.ss-tregenna.co.uk/Images/MN3%20%20OVER%20THE%20SEAS%20AND%20FAR%20AWAY.pdf
Over the Seas and Far Away: Sang to the traditional tune of Over the Hills and Far Away: You are welcome to change the name from Barry Port to suit your location and ask your choir to possibly sing this at and in tributes and commemorations.