Shores of America

When you waltzed out the door

I’m sure they heard my crying on Mars

For you were to me

Much more than the sun and the moon and the stars

But I’m making big plans

Though I can’t find my heart with both hands

You’ll see me no more

I’m bound for the shores of America

Are you helpless with laughter

As you picture my life

I’m nobody’s daughter, nobody’s mother

And nobody’s wife

But I have my own name

And what do you have but your shame

You’ll see me no more

I’m bound for the shores of America

And if it’s true

That only the good die young

Lucky old you

‘Cause you’ll be around until kingdom come

But I’ll be far, far away

In North Carolina or Santa Fe

You’ll see me no more

I’m bound for the shores of America

I’ve taken the cure

And I’m bound for the shores of America