Sailing through the tradewinds
Db
Bound for the sun
Ab
Rags on your back just like any other slave
Db
They tied your hands and they clamped your mouth
Ab
Wasn't no way out of that deep dark cave
Db Eb Db Ab
Shine your light, move it on, you burn so bright, roll on John
Db
I heard the news today, oh boy
Ab
They hauled your ship up on the shore
Now the city's gone dark
Db
There is no more joy
Ab
They tore the heart right out and cut it to the core
Db Eb Db Ab
Shine your light, move it on, you burn so bright, roll on John
Db
Put on your bags and get 'em packed.
Ab
Leave right now you won't be far from hine
Db
The sooner you go, the quicker you'll be back