WHEN I SAIL TO THE FORTUNATE ISLANDS
Reading edition
WHEN I sail to the Fortunate Islands Over the Violet Sea, May one friend, my soul’s friend, Be there a-sail with me. On the breast of the deep sweet waters, In the arms of the white spray, Sailing, sailing, sailing, Till we come to Haven Bay. In the peace of the Fortunate Islands, By wood and hill and shore, May one friend, my heart’s friend, Abide with me evermore.