1.

I am sailing out on the ocean,
Many a mile from home, at sea,
And I wonder little darling,
If you ever think of me.

2.

I am just an old true lover,
Roaming through this world alone,
And I have no one to love me,
Though this life I'll always roam.

3.

I was once carefree and happy,
When I won my true love's hand,
But now my life is empty,
Since she's with another man.

4.

Do you remember little darling,
Just how much I cared for you,
And you told me that you loved me,
NBut you proved to be untrue.

5.

I am travelling far away dear,
Many a mile from this old place,
And I know I'll ne'er forget you,
Your sweet smile and happy face.

6.

I can hear my mother callin',
I can hear my father pray,
If I'd listened to my father,
I would be at home today.