D
When I first come to this country
G D
A poor way faring lad
I was broke down and hungry
A
There was nothing that I had
It was tough in the beginning
And it gets tougher every day
But I am strong, I am strong
Now it’s time to sail away
CHORUS
D
Sail Away, Sail Away
G D
Sail down the lonesome river
Bm A
Sail Away, Sail Away (repeat)
...Sail Away
Break 1
I met a fair young maiden
Her hair was black as coal
I courted that sweet girl
For more than a year or so
She was strong and kind and loving
And I loved her the best
I loved her for 20 long years
Until she laid to rest
Chorus
Break 2
Now I’m lost and I’m lonesome
Living in a foreign land
Oh how I miss that girl
Who had taken my hand
I’m lost I’m lonesome
And it’s getting mighty cold
I wish that I could close eyes
To take me on back home
Chorus to end