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Three Mile Limit Lyrics by Shane Pendergast

Place to the Name

2020

[Verse 1]
I've seen the last of brandy
And my schooner's had her day
No more to tease those cursed cutters
Dashing 'round the bay
[Verse 2]
My running days are over now
No more I'll watch the tide
But I was well outside
The three-mile limit
[Verse 3]
We filled our hull at St. Pierre
And we put out for Glace Bay
But with cutters thick as mussel beds
We soon were underway
[Verse 4]
Around Cape North to East Point
By morning we were spied
But I was well outside
The three-mile limit
[Verse 5]
The Ulna came up to us
And they blew their whistle thrice
While I lay languid in the fo'c'sle
Brandy had me tight
[Verse 6]
When they fired a warning shot
I started up to rise
But I was well outside
The three-mile limit
[Verse 7]
Williams brought a tow line
As they boarded Nellie J
They spoke of seizing contraband
And towing us away
[Verse 8]
It is true we carry liquor
But you know as well as I
That I am well outside
The three-mile limit
[Verse 9]
Then Milthorpe looked me in the eye
A crime you did commit
For Ottawa has changed the law
To a twelve-mile limit
A twelve-mile limit
[Verse 10]
So I've seen the last of brandy
And my schooner's had her day
No more to tease those cursed cutters
Dashing 'round the bay
[Outro]
My running days are over now
No more I'll watch the tide
But I was well outside
The three-mile limit
The three-mile limit
The three-mile limit
Credits
Shane Pendergast

Shane Pendergast

About “Three Mile Limit” by Shane Pendergast

Read the complete lyrics to "Three Mile Limit" by Shane Pendergast from the album "Place to the Name" in 2020. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Canada, Contemporary Folk, Folk.

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"Three Mile Limit" is credited to Shane Pendergast. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Three Mile Limit" appears on "Place to the Name" in 2020.

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