The Maid of Amsterdam
"The Maid of Amsterdam", also known as "A-Roving," is a traditional sea shanty.
Lyrics
The lyrics have many variations.[1] However, almost all versions contain the chorus of:
I'll go no more a-rovin', with you fair maid.
A-roving, A-roving, since roving's been my ru-i-in,
I'll go no more a-roving, with you fair maid.
A version documented by Thomas Heywood in his 1608 play The Rape of Lucrece tells that the maid wasn't a maid after all: she was married.
The song was popular among British, Danish, and French sailors.[2]
Recordings
The song has been recorded by various artists, such as the Robert Shaw Chorale[3] and Paul Clayton. It was featured on the ending credits of episode two of the 1950s television show The Buccaneers and also as background music on various episodes.
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