Quiet whispers
On the wind
To my true love
My true love send

Far away now
On the sea
Hath my true love
Gone far from me

One day soon
A captain’s fee
He will earn
And homeward be

On the waves 
Of the cold sea
Home my love
Will come to me

Quiet whispers
On the wind
To my true love,
My true love send

Nine months hath
Passed and yet
Still I wait
And ne’er forget

A bonny boy
Lay at my breast
In happy times
My love caressed

Strong and handsome,
Brave and free
As is my love
Upon the sea
  
Quiet whispers
On the wind
Rumors stir
My heart to rend  

They say “He’s shipwrecked”,
“He is dead”
I’ll listen not
To what they’ve said

No more heed
I’ll give this lie
Than those who say
My son shall die

Oh my true love
Where are you?
I’ve lost one
Must I lose two?

Quiet whispers
On the wind
To my true love
This sad news send

Tell of sorrow
Tell of grief
Only his touch
Can bring relief

I will don now
A dress of black
Until my love
Brings strength I lack

I will walk now
O’er the lea
To my son’s grave
And to the sea

Quiet whispers
On the wind
Let my tears
My true love find

Oh, Quiet whispers
On the wind
To my true love
My true love send