On the docks where the boredom
Of life is all that I own
I see boats coming in
With the fruits of places unknown

I watch as they come
From a world in the sun
That I see in my Mind

But then it’s farewell
To this cold northern hell
They can leave far behind

Let me go where they go
Let me fly the winds that they fly
For to stay in this place
Will destroy a man such as I

Take me along
A long way from here
Take me along to a faraway shore
When you are poor
It’s easy to bear
With sunshine and soft Summer air

At the end of the day
In a bar with sailors I stand
I talk about girls, about love
A glass in my hand

But then in my dreams
I can travel it seems
On a thought, Southern bound
And there I can hold
All the magic and gold
Of the love I have found

When the bars
On the keyside are closed
Alone I remain
I continue to dream
And each night
The dream is the same

Take me along
A long way from here
Take me along to a faraway shore
When you are poor
It’s easy to bear
With sunshine and soft Summer air

Very soon I will take any job
Or chance that I can
Though I dream like a child
For my dreams I’ll work like a man

Work and with pride
For my ticket to ride
Where the sun shines for me
Survive any storm
To be wild to be warm
That’s the way I must be

I’ll be leaving behind no regrets
And all of my past
And I’ll call to the sea
As I sail to freedom at last

Take me along
A long way from here
Take me along to a faraway shore
When you are poor
It’s easy to bear
With sunshine and soft Summer air