I was born a rake and a ramblin' boy Through many strong cities there I've been I sailed this world, sailed it 'round and 'round Encircle my love, encircle my love And at the ends of the earth, I'll tell you what I found 16 horses and a golden crown Tip away from the sun, let it rain from above Encircle my love, encircle my love Once I longed to say goodbye It's the leaving brought me peace To this I cannot lie Now I'm just a poor boy So far from home am I And I just wanna hold you In my arms before I die ♪ And when I'm gone, go and bury me deep Place a marble stone 'neath my head and feet And on my grave, place the wings of a dove Encircle my love, encircle my love ♪ And on my grave, place the wings of a dove Encircle my love, encircle my love