Blow The Candle Out

“Blow The Candle Out” is an old English sailors song (though not a chantey per se) dating from 1724 or earlier and also known and sung in Ireland, Scotland, and the U.S.
In this version the young man is about to enter military service for three years and promises to marry his lover. when he returns.

Lyrics:

[Em] Late last Saturday [D] evening
I went to see my [Em] dear
[Em] The candles were all [D] burning
And the moon shown bright and [Em] clear
[G] I rapped upon her [D] window
[Bb] To ease her of her [A7] pain
[Em] She rose and let me [D] in and
Barred the door [Em] again

I like well your behaviour
And this I often say
I cannot rest contented
While you are far away
The roads they are so muddy
I cannot roam about
So roll me in your arms, love
And blow the candle out

Your father and your mother
In yonder room do lie
Hugging one another
So why not you and I
Hugging one another
Without a fear or doubt
So roll me in your arms love
And blow the candle out

And if we prove successful, love
Please name it after me
Hug it neat and kiss it sweet
And dap it on your knee
When my three years are ended
And my time’s run out
Then I will prove my indebtedness
By blowing the candle out