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Waters of Tyne Lyrics
I cannot get to my love if I would die;
The water of Tyne runs between her and me
And here I must stand with a tear in my 'ee,
Both sighing and sickly, my sweetheart to see
I cannot get to my love, if I would die;
The water of Tyne runs between her and me
And here I must stand with a tear in my 'ee,
Both sighing and sickly my sweetheart to see
Oh, where is the boatman, my bonny hinny?
Oh, where is the boatman? Bring him to me
To ferry me over the Tyne to my honey,
And I will remember the boatman and thee
Oh, bring me a boatman, I'll give any money,
And you for your troubles rewarded shall be
To ferry me over the Tyne to my honey
Or scull her across the rough river to me.
The water of Tyne runs between her and me
And here I must stand with a tear in my 'ee,
Both sighing and sickly, my sweetheart to see
The water of Tyne runs between her and me
And here I must stand with a tear in my 'ee,
Both sighing and sickly my sweetheart to see
Oh, where is the boatman? Bring him to me
To ferry me over the Tyne to my honey,
And I will remember the boatman and thee
And you for your troubles rewarded shall be
To ferry me over the Tyne to my honey
Or scull her across the rough river to me.
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I think this is a traditional folk song--author unknown--sung by Sting with Jimmy Nail on Carnival, a compilation album released in 1997 to benefit the Rainforest.
The River Tyne is formed by the North Tyne and the South Tyne. The two converge in Northumberland at a place called the Meeting of the Waters. The Tyne was a major route for the export of coal from the 13th century until the decline of the coalfields.
If I die, I’ll never get to my love because we are separated by the river Tyne. I’m standing here sickly, sighing and crying. I’d like to see her.
Where is the boatman, my pretty offspring of a male horse and a female donkey or ass? Can you bring him to me? I’d like him to ferry me over to my honey. I’ll remember the favor.
I’ll pay if you’ll go and fetch the boatman so he can ferry me over to my darling. Hey wait!—Maybe someone can bring her across to me using a boat with oars.
@sillybunny Hinny....this is Scots and northern England for honey. Not a crossbreed horse. The composer is say "My beautify honey".
@sillybunny Hinny....this is Scots and northern England for honey. Not a crossbreed horse. The composer is say "My beautify honey".
Lol. I pretty much guessed that. I was just being funny but so appreciate the clarification on local dialect; a subject I always find fascinating. :)