The Maid of Amsterdam

"The Maid of Amsterdam", also known as "A-Roving," is a traditional sea shanty.

Lyrics

The lyrics have many variations.[1] However, almost all versions contain the chorus of:

I'll go no more a-rovin', with you fair maid.
 A-roving, A-roving, since roving's been my ru-i-in,
 I'll go no more a-roving, with you fair maid.

A version documented by Thomas Heywood in his 1608 play The Rape of Lucrece tells that the maid wasn't a maid after all: she was married.

The song was popular among British, Danish, and French sailors.[2]

Recordings

The song has been recorded by various artists, such as the Robert Shaw Chorale[3] and Paul Clayton. It was featured on the ending credits of episode two of the 1950s television show The Buccaneers and also as background music on various episodes.

References

Wikisource has original text related to this article:
  1. ↑ "The Maid of Amsterdam: I'll Go No More A-Roving". Ratiocinativa. Wordpress. January 31, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Maid of Amsterdam". Brethren of the Coast. brethrencoast.com. June 4, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1wL3MYsRtI
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