Charlie Merriam. . I been to Jamaica. I been to the South land. I've been down the river of no return many times before.. . Chorus:. Now, won't you carry me home, big ship, Glory, carry me home? Carry me home, big ship, Glory, carry me home..
One, two, one, two. . I walked around for hours, two ten pence pieces in my hand. I was alone freezing, still trying hard to understand you. . I left the others knowing, I had to work this by myself.
Five weeks in a prison, I made no friends. There's more time to be done but I've got a week to spend. I didn't pay much attention first time around. Now you're hard not to notice, right here in my town.
Well, there's a big ball in Boston, big ball in town. Big ball in Boston, I'm gonna get on down. . The birthplace of our nation is Boston so they say.
Now you've learned about it. bow you'll just have to bear. There's something it for everyone(*). just pick up what you please. cauz you know sometimes it seems.
Things seem so much better when. They're not part of your close surroundings. Like words in a letter sent. Amplified by the distance. Possibilities and sweeter dreams.
Oo - 'round the bay of Mexico. Way up, Suzianna!. Mexico is the place I belong in. 'Round the bay of Mexico. . Wind from the East and it's blowin' strong.
She walks down the stairs. with dignity and no rush at all. Her appearance makes you gasp'n'stare,. her presence makes you feel like you'd crawl. She takes a look around the place.
He won't touch you anymore,. Staying at his side.. Half indifferent, half afraid,. It will only make you cry.. . What is given can't be returned.. The cards are in our hands..
Banua, Banua, Banua, oh. Banua, Banua, baby, I don't know, again. Banua, Banua, Banua, oh. Banua, Banua, baby, I don't know. . Won't you come to me, baby?.
Yesterday was such a fine day for me to live. Yesterday everything was in my head in one(*) piece(^peace). I had my time to lie down and just to wonder 'round.
Oh, the Thresher, the finest atomic ship. That ever dived for the sea. Each man on board was a volunteer. Was there 'cause he chose there to be. . Every man jack on board was a hero.
We take what's dead. And breathe life in. And move like knives. Through scars on land. . Still untouched. No stain of hands. Caramelized. In a tilted light.
In the mirrorland there's doors with locks,. prejudgement, the key to every lock is your own. will in the mirrorland.
As I hear you comlain 'bout your life makes me. wonder if you'll get love tonight. You have chosen everything, I say all the time. you had the alternate way.
Oh, I stood watchin', oh, I stood waitin'. And as the rivers of freedom run through this land. I'll be there for to lend you my hand. . Well, I listened to the shouting of those with their lies.
You set yourself above. That all forgiving god. You claim that you believe in. Your kind is gonna fall. Your ship is sinking fast. And all your able men are leaving.
As the round comes to an end we go around it. again till we've got no need to pretend. you'll find an endless space in there and it's in. every word you say.
"Why, why so quiet?. Oh my, mysterious country singer?" she asked.. . My life, it's a riot. I'm climbing barricades. in empty streets at night.. . When I'm down.