Final Trawl

Well, it’s been three long years since we made her pay
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
And we can't get by on the subsidy
Sing haul away, my laddie-o

So now you heave away for the final trawl
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
Its an easy pull for the catch is small
Sing haul away, my laddie-o

And then you take your gear lad and batten down
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
And I'll take her wheel lad, and turn her round
Sing haul away, my laddie-o

And then well join the Venture and the Morning Star
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
Riding high and empty toward the bar
Sing haul away, my laddie-o

For I'd rather beach her on the scary rock
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
Then to see her torched in the breakers dock
Sing haul away, my laddie-o

And then when I die you can stow me down
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
In her rusty hull where the breakers sound
Sing haul away, my laddie-o

And then I'll make the haven of Fiddlers Green
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
Where the grab is good and the bunks are clean
Sing haul away, my laddie-o

For I've fished a lifetime, boy and man
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
And this final trawl scarcely makes a cran

And its been three long years since we made her pay
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
And we can't get by on the subsidy
Sing haul away, my laddie-o