THE MORNING SAIL.
Reading edition
Words from "The Youth's Companion." Music by W. G. Putney.
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1. Once I got into a boat, Such a pretty, pretty boat! Just as the day was dawning; And I took a little oar, And push'd off from the shore. Oh, very, very early in the morning! Chorus. And every little wave had its nightcap on, Its nightcap, white cap, nightcap on; And every little wave had its nightcap on, So very, very early in the morning. 2 In their caves so still and deep All the fishes were asleep, When a ripple gave them warning. Said the minnow to the skate, "Don't lie abed so late;" Said he, "'Tis very early in the morning." Cho.—For every little wave had its nightcap on, Its nightcap, white cap, nightcap on; For every little wave had its nightcap on, So very, very early in the morning. 3 Said the sturgeon to the eel, "Just imagine how I feel; (Excuse me, my dear, for yawning;) People ought to let us know When sailing they would go, So very, very early in the morning."—Cho.
