This song was originally performed by the band Storm Seeker. Patty sang the chorus and played the hurdy gurdy on their original recording. She has since left the band to pursue her solo career. This is her acoustic version, and features her playing all the instrumental parts on the gurdy (even th...
I've seen many men wandering
All strong and brave and keen
Seen them growing into rulers
But I long for the sea
Heard a ship came from North
To our harbour for a day
And before misfortune knows
I'll be on my way
I'm all set to veer away
And I'm all set to go astray
All burdens I will leave ashore
To find what I've been longing for
Don't tell anyone
That this night I'll be gone
Greeting the eternal blue
Right at the break of dawn
Sailing t'wards the unknown
With my crew on the sea
And the day that I return
A hero I shall be
I'm all set to veer away
And I'm all set to go astray
All burdens I will leave ashore
To find what I've been longing for
The Longing - Hurdy Gurdy Version was written by Patricia Büchler.
Patty Gurdy released The Longing - Hurdy Gurdy Version on Tue Aug 01 2017.