And she played the harmonium down by the sea

Singing 'god save the usa'

And god save me

And though god never had

She believed him to be

On his way

She had lived out in paris before paris fell

Singing 'when will I hear again from jean michelle?'

And she prayed for his soul

And she hoped he was well

Anyway

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Hold on

For the sailing ships from heaven won't be long

Play on

Til the sailing ships from heaven come along

And she laughed

Don't be sad like the boys in the trees

They will be waiting for the world to face

She said when they were young they went down on their knees

For my love

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Hold on

For the sailing ships from heaven won't be long

Play on

Til the sailing ships from heaven come along

And she walked on the beach in the wind and the rain

Singing 'why don't you ask me why I feel no pain?'

And the reason that keeps me from going insane

That's my love

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[Chorus]

Hold on

For the sailing ships from heaven won't be long

Play on

Til the sailing ships from heaven come along