I've taken to 'Bonnie'

I think of it as a beautiful love song. It's simple.

My Bonnie lies over the ocean
My Bonnie lies over the sea
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
Oh bring back my Bonnie to me

My true love hadn't heard of it. Until I introduced her to the song. Which I assume is Irish/English/American in origin. Anyway, I'm surprised. That she was unfamiliar with it. Because she's astute when it comes to music. All kinds of music. Anyway, I've been sort of singing the song lately. For what reason, I have no idea. I'm not a singer. And I really can't carry a tune. But with Bonnie, I can come close. Which is a miracle. Here's the rest of the song.

REFRAIN:
Bring back, bring back
Bring back my Bonnie to me, to me
Bring back, bring back
Bring back my Bonnie to me

Last night as I lay on my pillow
Last night as I lay on my bed
Last night as I lay on my pillow
I dreamt that my Bonnie was dead

REFRAIN

Oh blow the winds o'er the ocean
And blow the winds o'er the sea
Oh blow the winds o'er the ocean
And bring back my Bonnie to me

REFRAIN

The winds have blown over the ocean
The winds have blown over the sea
The winds have blown over the ocean
And brought back my Bonnie to me

So, anyway, I've been smitten with this song lately. Happens now and then. A tune comes to mind. And I find myself singing or humming or chortling it. And I’ve gone to YouTube. And found jazzed-upped versions of Bonnie. By Ray Charles and by the Beattles. Interesting stuff. --Jim Broede