Grace

You were born by the castle on the sand Although a child of the land your father lit the way For every passing sail, and every steamer grand But your life didn't go quite as you planned Though your end was not at sea

Oh Grace. You darling of the waves Won't you come and save us from the peril of the seas Oh Grace. You darling of the brave Now that you have saved us, won't you stay with me

A ship was wrecked in '38 on rocks that flanked the isle, Despite the light Your father gave, and though little more than a child You rowed across the waters bleak To bring those souls to land But all the fame you didn't seek Couldn't save you from the sand

The night was black when you returned to the castle on the sand And all the life you ever lacked consumed in your last stand At 26 you're laid to rest, sea fret upon a distant deck The light reflected in the eyes of souls you saved from Longstone's distant wreck

Words & Music David Bradley Guitar and vocals David Bradley

More about Grace Darling in my blogpost scheduled for the 175th anniversary of her death

https://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/grace-darling.html

UPDATE: Re-recorded in its entirety, October 2017, after a live outing.