Oh my darling my dear I have reason to fear
That you know not the man you're adoring
From the dark salty sea I found refuge in thee
But I'm soon to be loosening my moorings
CHORUS
And I'll hold on hope when I let you go
Though you loved me well, I set out alone
And I will trust these winds
That they will not fail
Open up my heart
Let it be my sail
And I pray when I'm gone
you don't feel I done you wrong
But if so I will seek my repentance
A convicted fool I am chained to the pen in my hand
And my darling I must serve this sentence
CHORUS
For the day it will come when my traveling is done
And I'll search for a light on the shoreline
Though I know your harbor slips hold vessels worthier than this
If there's room would you cast to me your line
CHORUS
That you know not the man you're adoring
From the dark salty sea I found refuge in thee
But I'm soon to be loosening my moorings
CHORUS
And I'll hold on hope when I let you go
Though you loved me well, I set out alone
And I will trust these winds
That they will not fail
Open up my heart
Let it be my sail
And I pray when I'm gone
you don't feel I done you wrong
But if so I will seek my repentance
A convicted fool I am chained to the pen in my hand
And my darling I must serve this sentence
CHORUS
For the day it will come when my traveling is done
And I'll search for a light on the shoreline
Though I know your harbor slips hold vessels worthier than this
If there's room would you cast to me your line
CHORUS