Songtext:
(ian hunter)
The seagulls flying lower now
China I can feel you by my side
Across the bay, across the tyne
Can you hear me say
China, china, wear your hair down low
Lady, lady, you’re frozen to the bone
China, china, the catch was good today
The oilskins clinging to my back
And the lantern gently sways
Oh don’t you cry, the kids to bed
Didn’t mean the things I said
China, china, the years go rolling by
Laughter, sorrow, I will not make you cry
China, china, think before you speak
Always remember the ocean hauls as deep
And if I’m tired of feeling low
Don’t let me sleep, you know
China, china, the men are on the quay
Drinking, smoking, talking quietly
The water’s calmer now
All my work is done
So china, see ya
The seagulls flying lower now
China I can feel you by my side
Across the bay, across the tyne
Can you hear me say
China, china, wear your hair down low
Lady, lady, you’re frozen to the bone
China, china, the catch was good today
The oilskins clinging to my back
And the lantern gently sways
Oh don’t you cry, the kids to bed
Didn’t mean the things I said
China, china, the years go rolling by
Laughter, sorrow, I will not make you cry
China, china, think before you speak
Always remember the ocean hauls as deep
And if I’m tired of feeling low
Don’t let me sleep, you know
China, china, the men are on the quay
Drinking, smoking, talking quietly
The water’s calmer now
All my work is done
So china, see ya
