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Yankee Sailor

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Yankee Sailor

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We were poor

But I was satisfied

And I thought that you were too

You were pure

And I was terrified

I wasn't good enough for you

When they sailed

Into the harbour

I could see it in your eyes

I knew

That you were dreaming

Of leaving me behind

You say America is beautiful

And I sure hope you're right

If I could see you across the water

I'd say America is beautiful tonight

I'd say America is beautiful tonight

When I met

That Yankee sailor

He stood tall and shook my hand

He took pleasure

In the moment

In the measure of a man

Then he turned

And left me standing

And he asked you out to dance

But when you met

That Yankee sailor

I knew I didn't stand a chance

You say America is beautiful

And I sure hope you're right

If I could see you across the water

I'd say America is beautiful tonight

I'd say America is beautiful tonight

Beautiful tonight

We were poor

But I was satisfied

And I thought that you were too

You were pure

And I was terrified

I wasn't good enough for you

You say America is beautiful

And I sure hope you're right

If I could see you across the water

I'd say America is beautiful tonight

I'd say America is beautiful tonight

I'd say America is beautiful tonight

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