Maggie Reilly All Things Are Quite Silent Lyrics

All things are quite silent, each mortal at rest,
When me and my love got snug in one nest,
When a bold set of ruffians they entered our cave,
And they forced my dear jewel to plough the salt wave.

I begged hard for my sailor as I'd beg for my life.
They'd not listen to me although a fond wife,
Saying: "The king he wants sailors, to the sea he must go," And they've left me lamenting in sorrow and woe.

Although my love's gone I will not be cast down.
Who knows but my sailor may once more return?
And will make me amends for all trouble and strife,
And my true love and I might live happy for life