this is a trad. ( child ballad113) Also named 'The Grey Selkie of Sule Skerry' from Shetland and Orkney. A woman has her child taken away by the father, the Great Selkie of Sule Skerry, who can transform from a seal to human form. The woman is fated to marry a gunner who will harpoon the Silkie and their son. I added another of my own verses, cursing the gunner more

this song is about a gold digger lady who always want to fuss and fight. more