Ode to Billy Taylor (The Sun Rises Blue)

Billy Taylor was a sailor
He was the world to me
He was once to be married
Till he was pressed to sea
He thought his love had found another
For she had not been seen
Duty tore him from her side
His love who'd be his bride
His true love who'd be his bride
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
No farewell spoke, no word goodbye
Billy's heart was broke
Restless nights spent by his side
All I had was hope
I lost my love brave and true
To a heartless sea so cruel
And though I prayed he would be safe
He rests now in a watery grave
He rests now beneath the waves

Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Weary hearts need company
And love will find the way
He and I were to be married
On a bright and sunny day
Still she stood gun by her side
Her face cold, ice in her eyes
He was gone before I knew
Her true love and my love too
Her true love and my love too
And the sun rises blue



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Writer(s): Debra L Silverman
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