WOMAN OF LABRADOR
(Andy Vine)


Woman of Labrador,
Children round your cabin door
Wondering when their daddy will be home
He's gone on trapping lines
Seems like such a long long time
Since he's waved his last farewell
And left you alone

Woman of Labrador,
Turn your mind to daily chores,
Hunting and catching fish
To feed your family.
At night when they're all in bed,
You go outside and raise your head
Watch the northern lights go dancing
High over the sea.

Daughter of Labrador,
Those days are here no more.
You wonder if your baby will ever
understand
The hardships that you endured
When everyone you knew was poor,
Sharing everything you had
And living off the land.

Woman of Labrador,
Children round your cabin door
Wondering when their daddy will be home.
He's gone on the trapping lines,
Seems like such a long long time
Since he's waved his last farewell
And left you alone.