Vahevala

I'm thinking about when I was a sailor Spent my time on the open seas When we'd stay off the coast of Santa Barbara I'd secretly steal ashore The natives were waiting for The boy with the lazy soul To sing with the sailor Vahevala, homeless sailor Vahevala, homeward sail away Vahevala, homeless sailor Vahevala, homeward sail away Every evening I'd be gone Back on board by break of dawn I'm thinking about the nights in Jamaica Pretty girls dancin' here and there Stole a keg and now I'm drunk as a sailor The captain he don't know Where Billy he done go Singing with native girls The songs of a sailor Vahevala, homeless sailor Vahevala, homeward sail away Vahevala, homeless sailor Vahevala, homeward sail away Every single, single way Gotta be back on board by break of day Every night in Jamaica I'd sing with the lady And drink with the men till the morning appear Healthy sunshine Is fresh on my face As the songs of the night puts The ring in my ear Vahevala, homeless sailor Vahevala, homeward sail away Vahevala, homeless sailor Vahevala, homeward sail away Every single, single way Gotta be back on board by break of Vahevala, homeless sailor Vahevala, homeward sail away Vahevala, homeless sailor Vahevala, homeward sail away