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Bobby Shafto Lyrics

Bobby Shafto Lyrics

Bobby Shafto’s Gone To Sea,
Silver Buckles At His Knee;
He’ll Come Back And Marry Me,
Bonny Bobby Shafto!

Bobby Shafto’s Bright And Fair,
Panning Out His Yellow Hair;
He’s My Love For Evermore,
Bonny Bobby Shafto!

Bobby Shafto’s Getten A Bairn,
For To Dangle On His Arm;
In His Arm And On His Knee,
Bobby Shafto Loves Me.

Song details & credits

SongBobby Shafto
MusicTraditional
LanguageEnglish