I wish I were a sailor...and I could sail away
I wish I were a sailor...and I could sail away
To Spanish Moss and sunny climes...and a different light of day
I'd stake my heart on friendship...I'd sing a sailor's song
I'd laugh and dance a little jig...and you could sing along
I wish I were a sailor...with an ancient wooden flute
I'd learn to sing the songs of birds...who whistled while they flew

Lanni lanni lin la lay
Take my heart and sail away
Lanni lanni lin la lay
I won't be back till judgement day

I wish I were a sailor...on a masted sailing ship
I wish I were a sailor...on a masted sailing ship
I'd visit ports like old New York...in search of ruby lips
I'd walk down streets of cobblestone...on a dark and foggy night
I'd find your heart in silhouette...through your bedroom window light
I wish I were a sailor...and I could sail away
To Spanish moss and sunny climes...and a different light of day

Lanni lanni lin la lay
Take my heart and sail away
Lanni lanni lin la lay
I won't be back till judgement day


Mo Digliani