I have always loved this haunting, lovely song. A family favorite to be sung before drifting off to sleep.

One of the first rounds my mom taught me. We sang this for hours as the family paddled down rivers, hiked mountains, and sailed the ocean blue.

Imagine sailing offshore in a small boat. The waves are sloshing over the side and the wind is high. Mom would start singing and soon my brother and sister would join in. Dad and I to follow and the sun would follow us over the bay. Thought…