Yankee Sailor Lyrics - Safe Upon The Shore - Great Big Sea

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"