Arms Of The Sea

Oh the wind, and the rain, and the salt, and the spray
 It all captured my soul for a year and a day
 But upon coming home I found naught as should be
 So I'll give my heart up to the arms of the sea
 I was small when I started - both weakly and frail
 but a toss on the tide made me hearty and hale
 I quickly grew taller, and stronger, and tan
 with the fine, strapping cut of a good sailorman
 'Twas a year and a day til we finally touched ground
 I stood at the dock, and I turned twice around
 Set my foot stepping down memory lane
 Ah but memories returned can quite oft times bring pain
 I knocked on the door and inquired within
 I was met by the mistress who was handsome and thin
 Looked at her softly and with a slight smile
 Requested for lodging to stay for a while
 She said "Handsome sailor you're welcome to stay
 My husband is gone, and returns this next day"
 And I knew by the way she was gazing at me
 She did not recognize who I truly could be
 For the wind, and the rain, and the salt, and the spray
 It all captured my soul for a year and a day
 But upon coming home I found naught as should be
 So I'll give my heart up to the arms of the sea
 I thought on her words as they pierced through my heart
 I felt my soul shatter and splinter apart
 I knew that the love songs and poets had lied
 I would've done best trusting storm, wave, and tide
 That night in my room as I blew the flame out
 The rustle of lace made me turn quick about
 There in the doorway she stood silently
 And her eyes promised secrets between her and me
 She fell to my arms, but I drew her upright
 Saying "What of your husband who's not here tonight?"
 My dear fairest lady I'll not grant your will
 But my honor I'll keep your chastity still."
 For the wind, and the rain, and the salt, and the spray
 It all captured my soul for a year and a day
 But upon coming home I found naught as should be
 So I'll give my heart up to the arms of the sea
 Next morning arrived and her husband returned
 Upon seeing my face his cheeks flushed and grew burned
 "For a year and a day I assumed you had died
 A self-imposed victim of folly and pride."
 "No folly of mine to prove what could be done
 Though my heart has been lost, and my bet has been won
 Though I now understand the words 'caution to me'
 That a true-hearted lass should not sail on the sea"
 "Two things I will tell you before I must go
 Betrayal fancies company, so you should know
 To the one heart that loved you, you've given great slight
 And the one that you married betrayed you last night"
 Oh the wind, and the rain, and the salt, and the spray
 It all captured my soul for a year and a day
 But upon coming home I found naught as should be
 So I'll give my heart up to the arms of the sea
 Yes I'll give my heart up to the arms of the sea
 Yes I give my heart up to the arms of the sea