I’m not sure what ever possessed me to think to sing this as a lullaby to Ava, but, well, I did, and she seems to like it. It always puts her to sleep in a couple minutes. Anyone who’s ever seen Jaws will know the tune.
Farewell and adieu to you fair Spanish ladies
Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain
For we’ve received orders to sail to New Bedford
And perhaps we shall never more see you again.