Shaun Davey & David Kelly Follow

(Unsure of all lyrics, but this was the best I could do.)

All I ask is the sun on my face and a wave to hold my footsteps
For my eyes to see the fish in the net and a gentle breeze to bathe my head
On land I fill myself up with the drink and sway as if I’m the ocean
I sleep in the cove on top of a rock as the waves go racing through my feet
I’m feeling the swell of the sea in my heart and the taste of salt in my blood
I’ve blessed the life that keeps well at bay and the worries of my fellows
If the sea was to swallow me whole into the deep tomorrow
I’d step out and dive into her arms with thanks for a life so mellow

If ever you go to a man who was dead and if ever you need his help
Be sure to whisper the name Devine and he’ll share with you his wealth
His soul is raging at Heaven’s door, he had a sad old climb
But his heart is mighty, raise your spirits to Ned Devine

And as I lay in Tullymore Bay, my dinner on my knee
My lucky stars were in my eyes, so bright I couldn’t take anymore
They said that the sea would bring to me the ending of my story
Now I find I'm to die ashore before my time of glory

He missed the boat again ladies, his chicken meal went cold
He missed the chance to dream a while of places he’d never go
He’d have given gifts of ribbon and silk done up in bow
He’d have kept his door wide open for friends both young and old

If ever you go to a man who was dead and if ever you need his help
Be sure to whisper the name Devine and he’ll share with you his wealth
His soul is raging at Heaven’s door, he had a sad old climb
But his heart is mighty, raise your spirits to Ned Devine