Down all along the gale where all this barks do sail The sun was setting in the west I took an eastbound trip on a vacant sailing ship And when i reached i can´t take no rest Sounds of longing everywhere i make my way Tales of never ending days But i won´t return these days, won´t be back for many a day My heart is down to make my way The sailor´s life is hard but free his home is on the rolling sea And soon across the waters clear Never heart more true or brave than he who launches on the wave This gallant ship shall bravely steer