An Cat Dubh - Smugglers Lyrics
C G C F C GThe boat rides south of Ailsa Craig in the waning of the lightF G C a F GThere's thirty men in Lendalfit to make our burden lightC G C F C GAnd there's thirty horse in Hazleholm with the halters on their headsF G C a F G CAll set this night upon your life if wind and water speed.Ref:a CSmugglers drink of the frenchmens winea C Gand the darkest night is the smugglers timeF C aAway we ran from the excise manC FIt's a smugglers life for meC G CIt's a smugglers life for meOh lass you have a cozy bed, and cattle you have tenCan you not live a lawful life and live with lawful men?But must I use old homely goods while there's foreign gear so fine?Must I drink at the waterside and France so full of wineThough well I like to see you Kate, with a baby on your kneeMy heart is now with gallant crew that plough through the angry seaThe bitter gale, the tightest sail, and the sheltered bay or goalIt's the wayward life, it's the smugglers strife, it's the joy of the smugglers soulAnd when at last the dawn comes up and the cargo safely storedLike sinless saints to church we'll go, God's mercy to affordAnd it's champagne fine for communion wine and the parson drinks it tooWith a sly wink prays forgive these men, for they know not what they do
