Quiet whispers on the wind
To my true love, my true love send
Far away now on the sea
Hath my true love gone far from me
One day soon at captain's feet
He will learn and homeward be
On the waves of the cold sea
Home my love will come to me
Quiet whispers on the wind
To my true love, my true love send
Nine months have passed and yet
Still I wait and ne'er forget
A bonny boy lay at my breast
In happy times my love caressed
Strong and handsome, brave and free
As is my love upon the sea
Quiet whispers on the wind
Rumors stir, my heart to rend
They say he shipwrecked, he is dead
I listen not to what they've said
No more heed I'll give this lie
Than those who say my son shall die
Oh my true love, where are you?
I've lost one, must I lose two
Quiet whispers on the wind
To my true love, this sad news send
Tell of sorrow, tell of grief
Only his touch can bring relief
I will don now a dress of black
Until my love brings strength I lack
I will walk now o'er the lee
To my son's grave and to the sea
Quiet whispers on the wind
Let my tears, my true love bind
A quiet whisper on the wind
To my true love, my true love send