Turn up the band, and sing of your days Of sailing the waters from Dublin to ??? Bay No one to please, a ???? You may have a year, or possible three ????? wherever it may be Take up your gla**, eat, drink, be glad! CHORUS And you will save yourself from the memories But you will save your son from the misery Thin is your cheek, and sunken your chest You're soft as a sponge and you know you need rest Think of your home with longing and distaste How long has it been since you darkened the door? Your entrails are turning, your tears are burning Facing the day you thought may never break CHORUS x2 One if by land and two if by sea The cost of the journey has never been clearer Is this where it ends, the tearing of your fee? CHORUS x2