Hold back the tide Johnnie Keep me from losing - losing my way When the waters turn my bonnie I'll shutter my window and hide from the day When the ship meets the river Men's hearts sail away
When we were young Johnnie We strolled by the river - strayed by the stream You took my heart Johnnie We sailed the same oceans - We dreamed the same dreams Now when the ships go love I lose you it seems
So hold back the tide Johnnie Keep me from losing - losing my way When the waters turn my bonnie I'll shutter my window and hide from the day When the ship meets the river Men's hearts sail away
Stone silence and empty glances Trapped in the gaps between heaven and hell Cold time lies heavy on you The big ships are gone love There's no more to tell
So hold back the tide Johnnie Keep me from losing - losing my way When the waters turn my bonnie I'll shutter my window and hide from the day
The big ships are gone love There's no more to tell