All things are quite silent
Traditional arr. Reilly/MacKillop

All things are quite silent, each mortal at rest
When me and my true love lay snug in one nest
When a bold set of ruffians broke into our cave
And they forced my dear jewel to plough the salt wave

I begged hard for my sweetheart as I would for my life
They'd not listen to me, although a fond wife
The king must have his sailors, and to the seas he must go
They left me lamenting in sorrow and woe

He will come, the world will stand between us
He'll return, what joy there will be
He will come, though I should wait forever
For my love

Although I'm forsaken I won't be cast down
Who knows if my true love some day may return
To make me amends for my troubles and strife
And me and my true love will be happy for life

He will come, the world will stand between us
He'll return, what joy there will be
He will come, though I should wait forever
For my love

All things are quite silent, each mortal at rest
When me and my true love lay snug in one nest
A bold set of ruffians broke into our cave
And forced my dear jewel to plough the salt wave