Planxty - Sweet Thames Flow Softly Lyrics
I met my girl at Woolwich PierBeneath the big cranes standingAnd oh, the love I felt for herIt passed all understandingTook her sailing on the riverFlow sweet river, flowLondon town was mine to give herSweet Thames flow softlyMade the Thames into a crownFlow sweet river, flowMade a brooch of Silver townSweet Thames flow softlyAt London Yard I held her handAt Blackwall Point I faced herAt the Isle of Dogs I kissed her mouthAnd tenderly embraced herHeard the bells of Greenwich ringing, Flow . . .All the time I had was singing, Sweet Thames . . .Lighthouse Reach I gave her there, Flow . . .As a ribbon for her hair, Sweet Thames . . .From Putney Bridge to Nine Elms ReachWe cheek to cheek were dancingHer necklace made of London BridgeHer beauty was enhancingKissed her once again at Wapping, Flow . . .After that there was no stopping, Sweet Thames . . .Gave her Hampton Court to twist, Flow . . .Into a bracelet for her wrist, Sweet Thames . . .But now alas the tide has changedMy love she has gone from meAnd winter's frost has touched my heartAnd put a blight upon meCreeping fog is on the river, Flow . . .Sun and moon and stars gone with her, Sweet Thames . . .Swift the Thames runs to the sea, Flow . . .Bearing ships and part of me, Sweet Thames . . .
