Intro Verse Oh, hush ye then, oh hush ye There's herring's in the bay And you'll be the wee fisherman Someday, someday Verse Oh, hush ye then, oh hush ye The herring's do be small And you're the boy, when you'll be big Will catch them all Verse Oh, rest ye then, oh rest ye The night is cold and wet And you too small, oh, heart of mine For fishing yet Verse Oh, rest ye then, oh rest ye 'Tis cold upon the sea But this wee house is warm itself For you and me Instrumental Verse Oh, sleep ye then, oh sleep ye For sure a night will come When you'll be waking on the sea And me at home Outro For sure a night will come When you'll be waking on the sea And me at home