A deep ocean song for a deep bass voice, 1897.
words by Arthur J. Lamb
music by Henry W. Petrie
This song was already popular by the start of the Spanish-American War in 1898. It was appropriate for the sailors as that war spread over the globe.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Stormy the night and the waves roll high
Bravely the ship doth ride
Hark while the light-house bell’s solemn cry
Rings o’er the sullen tide
There on the deck see two lovers stand
Heart to heart-beating and hand in hand
Tho’ death be near, she knows no fear
While at her side is one of all most dear
Refrain
Loudly the bell in the old tower rings
Biding us list to the warning it brings
Sailor, take care! Sailor, take care!
Danger is near thee, Beware! Beware! Beware! Beware!
Many brave hearts are asleep in the deep, so beware! beware!
Many brave hearts are asleep in the deep, so beware! beware!
- What of the storm when the night is o’er?
There is no trace or sign!
Save where the wreckage hath strewn the shore
Peaceful the sun doth shine
But when the wild raging storm did cease
Under the billows two hearts found peace
No more to part, no more of pain
The bell may now toll its warning in vain
Sung here by Fred Feild: