Monday, October 16, 2017

Johnny, Dear Johnny


Johnny, dear Johnny, since you sailed away 
Now a year, seven months and a day 
But your ship it has not yet returned 
Though my heart it has hungered and yearned 

Oh Johnny, dear Johnny, my only true love
Do you see me in stars high above?
How i've prayed on those nights all alone
For the wind to blow you back home 

Johnny, dear Johnny, I've cried every day
From the moment you drifted away 
You remained with me here in my heart 
Though the tides have kept us apart

Oh Johnny, dear Johnny, the sea is so deep 
Like the promise you swore you would keep 
On this shore I'll be waiting for you 
For your sails to come into view 

Johnny, dear Johnny, did you die in the waves?
Did you and your crew meet their watery graves?
As the sea and the breeze seem to whisper goodbyes 
Bringing sadness and tears to my eyes 

Oh Johnny, dear Johnny, please come back to me
Then become the husband you promised to be
Don't leave me alone for another day more 
Come back and honor the promise you swore 

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