Free Man

from THERE'S A PLACE by Séan McCann

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I’m a Seafaring Man, I’m a rider on the storm
the son of my father on the water i was born
i work until dark and i rise at the dawn
hauling the lines as i sing my song

Out here in the weather i tend my nets
but a fisherman’s life has few regrets
In a hard days labour some hands get wet
but it all works out when i land my catch

You can sail across the water
you can span the grand prairie
looking for a free man
will you remember me remember me ?

A good woman waits for me back on the shore
while i chase the fish off the Labrador
she leaves a candle burning bright
to bring me home safe through the night

when the last trawl falls i’ll take my leave
the stars in the sky are all i need
just tow my boat to my family
they’ll keep on living from the sea

i’m free as a sail in the breeze
with the wind in the waves to watch over me

You can sail across the water
you can span the grand prairie
looking for a free man
will you remember me remember me ?

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from THERE'S A PLACE, released January 1, 2017
Written by Séan McCann

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Séan McCann Ottawa, Ontario

SÉAN MCCANN (the Shantyman) is a founder of the iconic Canadian folk rock band Great Big Sea and an Order of Canada recipient for his recovery advocacy. A survivor of sexual abuse and subsequent addiction, Séan has spent the last ten years touring North America as a solo concert performer and musical keynote speaker. ... more

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