China Lyrics

China lyrics

(Ian Hunter)

(Transcribed by Colin Ford

China, China, the evening`s moving in
See you, soon now, the boat moves with the wind
China, China, I can see the harbour lights
Light your, fire, we`ll be warm tonight

China, China, the thoughts drift from the sea
I`m dreaming, of you, wear your dress for me
China, China, the oceans on the wheel(?)
The seagulls flying lower now
China I can feel you by my side
Across the bay, across the Tyne
Can you hear me say

China, China, wear your hair down low
Lady, Lady, you`re frozen to the bone
China, China, the catch was good today
The oilskins clinging to my back
And the lantern gently sways

Oh don`t you cry, the kids to bed
Didn`t mean the things I said

China, China, the years go rolling by
Laughter, sorrow, I will not make you cry
China, China, think before you speak
Always remember the ocean hauls as deep
And if I`m tired of feeling low
Don`t let me sleep, you know

China, China, the men are on the quay
Drinking, smoking, talking quietly
The water`s calmer now
All my work is done
So China, see ya.