Oohhh ♪ Skipping stones down by the river, You were sitting all alone. I threw my arm around you girl and called you my own And we were both young and naive, We just didn't know. Spring don't last forever babe. I've gotta go and say Goodbye. Say goodbye. Say goodbye. ♪ Off to war and back again, girl, You stay right here. I told you a thousand stories and you whispered in my ear But I just couldn't steal the moment with the ringing in my ear. Brings me back. Brings me back. Brings me back. ♪ Oohhh ♪ With the war raids overhead my love, All that I can think Is I'll be coming home someday, This ship will never sink. I'll be sailing straight on through the night Half across the world To see my girl. See my girl. Beautiful girl. ♪ Oohhh