Where are you heading, young lad, don’t you know
Your fate isn’t sealed yet, you don’t have to go
With every desire there’s a curse, to be sure
So be certain your heart knows what you’re wishing for
And say farewell to all you know, to go to sea
On your way to go to sea, the deadly sea
Down along the quayside, gaily and bold
With all your belongings in the gunnysack you hold
No troubles or worries to burden your mind
All set for adventure, to leave us behind
And say farewell to all you know, to go to sea
On your way to go to sea, the deadly sea
The sea floor is littered with treasures and bones
From tall ships and sailors – down have they gone
There’s just no way telling what comes in your way
Don’t be a fool, boy, is all I can say
And say farewell to all you know, to go to sea
On your way to go to sea, the deadly sea
Out there is horror, horror and grief
Nothing but hardship, nothing to keep
The sea is no angel, no angel at all
She’ll be the ruin of you, don’t follow her call
And say farewell to all you know, to go to sea
On your way to go to sea, the deadly sea
And say farewell to all you know, to go to sea
On your way to go to sea, the deadly sea
And say farewell to all you know, to go to sea
On your way to go to sea, the deadly sea