Great Big Sea - Yankee Sailor lyrics

We were poor but, I was satisfied
And I thought that you were, too

You were pure and I was terrified
I wasn't good enough for you

When they sailed into the harbour
I could see it in your eyes i knew
That you were dreaming of leaving me behind

You say "America is beautiful"
And I sure hope you're right
If I could see you across the water
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"

When I met that Yankee sailor
He stood tall and shook my hand

He took pleasure in the moment
In the measure of a man

Then he turned and left me standing
And he asked you out to dance

But when you met that Yankee sailor
I knew I didn't stand a chance
You say "America is beautiful"
And I sure hope you're right
If I could see you across the water
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"
Beautiful tonight

We were poor but, I was satisfied
And I thought that you were, too

You were pure and I was terrified
I wasn't good enough for you

You say "America is beautiful"
And I sure hope you're right
If I could see you across the water
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"