The Venetian Fisherman

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THE VENETIAN FISHERMAN.(2)

[The burden, “With your gallant going vessel,” is repeated at the end of every

two lines.]

Oh, fisher of the waters, Fidelin,

Come fish for me, I pray,

With your gallant going vessel,

With your gallant pull away.

La ra lo, la ra lay.

And what am I to fish for?

Oh, a ring I’ve lost to day;

A hundred crowns I’ll give thee,

And a purse both rich and gay.

Oh, a hundred crowns I’ll have not,

Nor a purse both rich and gay;

Lady, I’ll have a kiss of love,

And that shall be my pay.

O pescator dell’onda, Fidelin,

Vieni pescar in quà

Colla bella sua barca,

Colla bella se ne va,

Fidelin, lin, la.

Che cosa vuoi ch’io peschi?

L’anel che m’è casca;

Ti daro cento scudi,

Sta borsa ricamà.

Non voglio cento scudi,

Nè borsa ricamà;

Voglio un bazin d’amore,

Con quel mi pagherà, &c.

EDITORIAL NOTES

[1] Incorrect page number.

[2] Traditional Italian folk song, associated with the Veneto region.

Ultimo aggiornamento

01.05.2025

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