Johnny’s Lament Billy Cobb

Love is a dangerous plunder
They'll steal your heart and leave you for the sharks
But when the captain set sail, I met a young handsome male
And we promised that we'd never part

I'm afraid of what he'll say
I'm afraid of what he'll say
Though the tides are high and my eyes are dry
I'm afraid of what he'll say

Joel is a bit of a dreamer
Says he wants to go and see the new lands
But with my heart swept away, I can't leave him at bay
I'll never want no other man

I'm afraid of what he'll say
I'm afraid of what he'll say
Though the tides are high and my eyes are dry
I'm afraid of what he'll say

I thought I heard the old man say
"Leave him Johnny, leave him"
For tomorrow ye shall get yer pay
And it's time for us to leave him
Leave him Johnny, leave him
Oh, Leave him Johnny, leave him
For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow
And it's time for us to leave him