If I had been born 200 years ago Well I would've been a sailor A-sailing I would go I'd sail around the capes and across the seven seas And then back home If I had been born 200 years ago And I would know the waters And the waters would know me And I would cut across the waves And be as happy as can be I'd be landless, I'd be loveless I'd be flight and fancy free And I would know the waters And the waters would know me When I think about the time And place where I was born Oh, I wonder if the hands of fate Had slipped and placed me wrong Because there are ships I could have sailed And sailor's boots I could have worn When I think about the time And place where I was born The ocean is still out there Magnificent and wide She's got open arms to hold me And endless space to hide And the only things that hold me back Are the things I hold inside The ocean is still out there Magnificent and wide Oh, oh, oh A-sailing I should go
I love Frank. I've been listening to him for years, have all of his studio albums and have signed compilations, have been to all of his tours since I started listening, supported his independent venue love live streams, have been to Lost Evenings both in the UK and abroad. After everything, this is still my favourite song.
On Bamburgh beach in Northumberland, same as the video for "If Ever I Stray" - 1:42 gives a nice close-up of Bamburgh castle. Beautiful scenery, I agree!
My son is named Llyr, for the Welsh god of the Ocean. I sing this song to him regularly. He's 15 months, and today is the first day I showed him the video of you singing it. His eyes lit up and he tried to sing along. He likes this video more than when I sing it now. lol
That's an intresting name for a kid.My Nephew is named after Saint Michael,my Brother is named after The guy that invented the Decimal System,and i'm named after an English Noble from the 17-1800's...
How this guy hasn't charted higher than number 40 , I don't know. Millions are missing out on his genius. The world would be a greater place if everyone listened to Frank. FACT!!
Amazing at Reading, Frank - you made my entire day! :D (I essentially was there to see you, and you didn't disappoint :D) Especially at the Lock-Up - was sooo so good ^-^ x
I thank Orla for leading me here, being former US Navy I utterly love this song. It speaks to every part of me. Thank you for making this great song and sharing it.
@MrRubberjonny91 I have all the albums. I fell in love with his stuff quite a while ago but I mean proper folk. For example when I went to see him in Portsmouth in 2009 he sang a song which I can't remember the proper name of but my sister and I refere to it as 'Briar Rose'. That was just breath taking and spine-tinglingly beautiful and also English Curse from his most recent album.
@AliceItoko I heard that when Frank wrote this, the melody sounded similar to songs that Rod Stewart would write. He didn't originally have a title for this song, so he just named it Rod Stewart
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Just came from Wilbur Soot. Fantastic song!
same !
Me too!
Same! Now my new favourite song!
same! i had to google the lyrics to know the title. lol
Same
i came from wilbur soot's stream.
Amazing song:)
If I had been born
200 years ago
Well I would've been a sailor
A-sailing I would go
I'd sail around the capes and across the seven seas
And then back home
If I had been born
200 years ago
And I would know the waters
And the waters would know me
And I would cut across the waves
And be as happy as can be
I'd be landless, I'd be loveless
I'd be flight and fancy free
And I would know the waters
And the waters would know me
When I think about the time
And place where I was born
Oh, I wonder if the hands of fate
Had slipped and placed me wrong
Because there are ships I could have sailed
And sailor's boots I could have worn
When I think about the time
And place where I was born
The ocean is still out there
Magnificent and wide
She's got open arms to hold me
And endless space to hide
And the only things that hold me back
Are the things I hold inside
The ocean is still out there
Magnificent and wide
Oh, oh, oh
A-sailing I should go
I know the entire thing off by heart and am 99% sure you nailed it
Thank u haha
Those whose soul is unexplainably attached to the sea feel you more than ever. And we thank you for this.
He played this in Dublin, me and a mate sang it. Were the only ones in the whole venue singing along, great vibe!
all music tells stories, some just tell them better.
I swear my life would be so different if i hadn't ever found you those years ago Frank
Theres something so personal in finding a song that reminds you of similar thoughts you've had on your own
Came from Wilbur soot GREAT SONG ITS ONE OF MY FAVOURITES NOW
I love Frank. I've been listening to him for years, have all of his studio albums and have signed compilations, have been to all of his tours since I started listening, supported his independent venue love live streams, have been to Lost Evenings both in the UK and abroad.
After everything, this is still my favourite song.
He has such a good voice he should be in the charts!!!
Funny how things you think to yourself turn up in songs from other peoples minds.
On Bamburgh beach in Northumberland, same as the video for "If Ever I Stray" - 1:42 gives a nice close-up of Bamburgh castle.
Beautiful scenery, I agree!
Lord Uhtred’s home
As soon as i saw turner i shouted WILL TURNER!! it made me so happy i dont know why haha
loving the very northern 'lovely!' at the end there. really really love this song too :)
LEGEND! My highlight of Reading Festival 2011 - Wembley Arena here we come!!!!
This song makes me so happy. I wish I were a sailor too.
Oh my this is perfect. Bless this man for making music.
Came from Wilbur cover. This song is amazing
1:02 - Heart Skipped a beat!
My son is named Llyr, for the Welsh god of the Ocean. I sing this song to him regularly. He's 15 months, and today is the first day I showed him the video of you singing it. His eyes lit up and he tried to sing along. He likes this video more than when I sing it now. lol
That's an intresting name for a kid.My Nephew is named after Saint Michael,my Brother is named after The guy that invented the Decimal System,and i'm named after an English Noble from the 17-1800's...
It's so short and everytime I listen I wish it went on a bit longer but it's also kind of perfect how it is..
I'm genuinely just attached to this song now, what a masterpiece.
I love this song
I love this song so much
Came from Wilbur Soot, love this song!
I have been listening to Frank for a while and im so glad wilbur knows who he is
God, this man will never cease to amaze me. I love him. :']
i love this song, i love this guy! what an amazing idea for a song
this is a genuinely beautiful song. god, it made my day :)
Musicians are storytellers and this teller of tales can tell them better. FTHC
you just can't stop being awesome can you?
America needs more Frank Turner. Save us!
I would love to see a whole album full of folk/accoustic work.
Looking forward to attending your gig in November.
How this guy hasn't charted higher than number 40 , I don't know. Millions are missing out on his genius. The world would be a greater place if everyone listened to Frank. FACT!!
My life was incomplete until someone introduced me to Frank Turner.
His voice is stunning.
I love this so much, ydek. GOOD JOB OML
Thank you for making music.
quality man! love your work, such an inspiration
This song is very near and dear to my heart. =)
beyond in love with this song.
I really do adore this song so much
His voice is amazing. Your great Frank. ;)
stumbled across this what a tune!! mint song!!
I have to have listened to this over 50 times already =)
Love it!!😊😊
I love that so many people are coming from Wilbur soot, frank really needs more recognition
Great video, Frank!
@EscapedYesterday ahh right, i recon the acoustic ones that are really folkish are the best! they never get old !!!
Will I ever tire of this song?
i adore this
I met Frank the day that was filmed!
Gosh I love this.
I LOVE FRANK TURNER 😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️
DUDE FO SHO
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE? Or kind of favorite? :D
"To Take You Home." IT IS MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE OF HIS.
Okay :D I SHALL LOOK IT UP AS SOON AS BIOLOGY IS DONE
I'm so glad you have a favorite Sarah!!! I can never decide on these things. #KiliOrFili ?
Beautiful song :D
Going to watch you in 4 hours :D
Gracias por esta cancion
Amazing at Reading, Frank - you made my entire day! :D (I essentially was there to see you, and you didn't disappoint :D)
Especially at the Lock-Up - was sooo so good ^-^ x
Love it.
Love this. It shows the flexibility of your voice. =)
I thank Orla for leading me here, being former US Navy I utterly love this song. It speaks to every part of me. Thank you for making this great song and sharing it.
awesome!
Simple, sweet, and sensational.
awesome
This a great song
i was at Bamburgh beach a year ago, didnt see any guy with a guitar though....lol:-D love the song and the place, so charming!
Great tune mate.. hope too see ya in New Zealand sum day!!
Yes. It is.
Frank army... why is it every song you sing touches so many?
I love that beach so much ^^.
Just had to be said XD oh yeah and this was pretty awesomes
@VideosOfJordan I did end up getting it off itunes, but will hopefully be getting the 2nd 3 years soon :)
love the hoodie hes wearing
me encantaaaaaaaa
@MrRubberjonny91 I have all the albums. I fell in love with his stuff quite a while ago but I mean proper folk. For example when I went to see him in Portsmouth in 2009 he sang a song which I can't remember the proper name of but my sister and I refere to it as 'Briar Rose'. That was just breath taking and spine-tinglingly beautiful and also English Curse from his most recent album.
Yes yes
Another clip on the beach!
Just wow. Really.
best damn b-side i ever heard
oooo, I see. And yeah he does!
@EscapedYesterday love ire and song...sleep is for the week...the first three years... all pretty much acoustic.
-in love-
I'm not surprised it doesn't have any dislikes
the urGE to gatekeep from all you wilbur fans is so strong rn
B-side on the Seaside!!
@EnigmaticDuck It's on 'The Second Three Years' now :D
Bamburgh
@Ostarara I second that.
Cheers buddy :)
seriously, who dislikes something like this?
damn i just went and bought his cd hoping this would be on it. but the only cd they had didnt have this song!!! at least the cd is still amazing
@AliceItoko I heard that when Frank wrote this, the melody sounded similar to songs that Rod Stewart would write. He didn't originally have a title for this song, so he just named it Rod Stewart
Frank turner shouldn't have B-Sides, all of his music is equally brilliant.
@EnigmaticDuck I really want the second three years, it's got brilliant songs on it :/ Can't wait for christmas!!! :D
Frank, you play guitar like Johnny cash with the right hand flowing so naturally and easy
Go for The Second Three Years. A load of brilliant B-Sides and covers! It's the first song on there :)
Reminds me of Laura Marling!
@SeanieBlahBlah know exactly what you mean!
Tune
Frank, you never disappoint!! This song is wonderful!
by the way, it is "Sailor's Boot" or Sailor's Boots"?
I fucking love this.
Have you noticed this sailors boots video is in exactly the same pace as if ever I stray and Frank's got the same clothes on lol
They were filmed the same day. He was pulled aside by a blogger who got invited to record this video