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.
