Bonaparte's Departure For St Helena

from George Sansome by George Sansome

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Boney he's away from his warring and fighting
He is gone to the place that he never can delight in
He may sit now and tell of the scenes he has seen a’
While forlorn he does morn, on the Isle of St. Helena.

No more at St. Cloud will he appear in great splendour
Nor go forth with his crowds like some great Alexander
He may sigh to the winds by the great Mount Diana
With his eyes o’er the waves that surround St. Helena.

Now Louisa she weeps for her husband’s departure
She dreams while she sleeps and she awakes brokenhearted
Not a friend to condole; even those that might they winna
And she mourns while she thinks on the Isle of St. Helena.

The rude rushing waves all its shores round are washing
And the white billows roll; the wild rocks they’re a-dashing
He may look upon the moon and think of his Louisa
With his heart full of woe on the Isle of St. Helena.

Now you that have great wealth, beware of great ambition
For some decree of fate soon may change your condition
Be ye steadfast in time, for what’s to come ye kenna;
Maybe your race will end on the Isle of St. Helena

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from George Sansome, released June 26, 2020

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George Sansome Leeds, UK

George Sansome is a vibrant trad folk singer and guitarist from Worcester, UK. His relaxed stage presence and engaging delivery make for a captivating and exciting performance.
George also plays with trad English trio Granny's Attic.

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