Gaelic Storm - Watery Grave lyrics

No warning flare screamed through the air Lights and wind and rain The granite teeth of Mizen Reef had risen once again Many a mast was broken Many a spire was saved Many a ship was pulled below down to its watery grave In Village Bar and houses far They answered to the cry At the door of number four She kissed her love goodbye Many a man was woken Many a soul to save Many a mother's son drew whiskey from that watery grave They launched the boat and once afloat They headed for the wreck Pa**ed the key that troubled sea Crashed down upon their deck Many a crash they took Many an icy wave Many a time it tried to take them to a watery grave Those ain't so proud they prayed aloud “Save us from the foam” But no one heard a single word For none would make it home Many a hope they had Many a try they gave Many a fear those fishermen went to his watery grave That ragin' sea no place to be On that stormy night From the shore the young ones saw them lose their gallant fight Oh many a heart was broken Many a one so brave Many a woman watched her love go to his watery grave No flowers lay upon the bay No stone to mark the place The only shrine that you will find are the teardrops on her face Many a heart was broken Many a loss so brave Many a dream was laid to rest down in that watery grave Oh many a heart was broken Many a loss so brave Many a heart was laid to rest down in that watery grave