Heave away the sails are wide
The ocean calls it's time to ride.
The winds are strong the waves stand tall
But in my heart I'll keep it all.

Oh fare thee well the winds do blow
Carrying me where I don't know.
With every wave a tear I'll send
But love will guide me to the end.

The crew they sing the banjo plays
As twilight falls on endless days.
The stars above light up our path
But memories soothe the ocean's wrath.

Oh fare thee well the winds do blow
Carrying me where I don't know.
With every wave a tear I'll send
But love will guide me to the end.

No port in sight no shore to see
But your voice sails along with me.
The sea may call but I'll return
For in your arms my heart will yearn.

Oh fare thee well the winds do blow
Carrying me where I don't know.
With every wave a tear I'll send
But love will guide me to the end.

So heave away and raise the song
We'll meet again; it won't be long.
With the winds of farewell I'll sail the sea
But in your heart I'll always be.