Chorus
O the sands o’ the shore and the waves o’ the sea
When his back is turned he’s a stranger tae me
He’s a stranger tae me, aye and sae let him be
For I care nae mair for him than the waves o’ the sea
Verse 1
I aince had a sweetheart but noo I hae nane
He stole awa my heart but I got it back again
Aye I got it back again aye and sae let him be
For I care nae mair for him than the waves o the sea
Verse 2
He bocht me a present o a braw diamond ring
He thocht it wid entice me tae gang awa wi him
But I wasnae sae foolish as he taen me tae be
For I care nae mair for him than the waves o the sea
Verse 3
O he is the son o a high lord and king
And I am but a dochter o a pair workin man
So let him drink his wine aye and I’ll drink my tea
For I care nae mair for him than the waves o the sea
