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Mingulay Boat Song

What care we though white the Minch is
What care we for wind or weather
Let her go, boys! every inch is
Weaving home, home to Mingulay
Heel yer ho, boys; let her go, boys
Bring her head round, now all together
Heel yer ho, boys; let her go, boys
Sailing home, home to Mingulay
Wives are waiting on the bank, or
Looking seaward from the heather
Pull her round, boys! And we'll anchor
Ere the sun set at Mingulay
Heel yer ho, boys; let her go, boys
Bring her head round, now all together
Heel yer ho, boys; let her go, boys
Sailing home, home to Mingulay