In my soft bed Through my dreams Next to her I hear the waves Emeralds and pearls Rubies and gold I brought home less Than I left under the waves Five times In a row I left my home To stand on a sinking boat And I know When the waves Get a hold, of your heart They don't let go They don't let go She sleeps so sweetly I wear my soft shoes So she'll only Hear the waves Five times In a row I left my home To stand on a sinking boat And I know When the waves Get a hold, of your heart They don't let go They don't let go