Just like a prisoner,

He don't know right from wrong.

Just like a baby,

He sings a pleading song

And that's why

So many tears must fall.

Yes, that's why

So many tears must fall.

Just like a sailor,

He steers away from home.

He feels a tidal wave

In his heart, but he ain't alone

[Repeat first chorus]

I'm like that prisoner,

I don't know right from wrong.

Just like that baby,

I sing a pleading song

And that's why

You'll never know how I feel.

Yes, that's why

You'll never know how I feel.