Yankee Sailor

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"