Away-o

away-o away-o away-o on you go

a big hole in my sail
I know that air ain’t free
billy took out his needle and thread
and said these words to me

away-o away-o away-o on you go

a new face in my bed filled a vacancy
outstretched arms that touched my soul
and made sweet love to me

away-o away-o away-o on you go

my dog he died a year ago
and by his burial place
when I knelt down an old grey hound
came and licked my face

away-o away-o away-o on you go