John was a dreamer Came from a steamer Tired of the navy drill Traded all he got Looking fo a special thrill
Paul, is's a pity Came from the city Quit a well-paid job Leaving all behind For the only dream he got
Fly, Flying Clipper We'll catch the rainbow's end The sea will be our freind Through rain and storm we'll stand We'll be the big outstripper Fly, Flying Clipper And when we're passing by They will believe that we can fly
Jane, being twenty Left home of plenty Bored by the party-stress Out on something new Her parenst never guessed
Gill, to be honest Came from the street And this makes the crew complete They all longed for the day When their ship would sail away
Fly, Flying Clipper...
Sometimes when the night is falling Far away from home They wonder what became Of all the fiends they've known