Mermaid Song

Swim through the deep shining rockpools

Up to the ripples of foam

There to be caught by a fisherman's net

Far from the place I call home, dears,

Far from the friends I have known

My long golden hair is all tangled now

My carved coral necklace has gone

My crown of bright jewels is covered in weeds

And my hair is all twisty and torn, dears,

I wish I had never been born

Sail away, sailor, but come back to me

Don't leave me trapped, where I cannot be free

I'm not a fish - I can grant you a wish -

Or the kiss of a mermaid, if you'll rescue me

Shimmering coral coves, glimmering palaces,

Mermaids are waiting there, calling to me,

Swimming with seahorses, rainbow fish, angel fish,

Singing the colours and sounds of the sea

Please, rescue me