I kissed my lover tenderly
It was the last time I would see
Her eyes look deeply into mine
She had been called by the divine
I've rowed a thousand times before
I take their spirits shore to shore
Those countless souls I cannot see
My vessel heavy with you here next to me
My sleep was suddenly cut short
My body drawn toward the port
To where a boat lay in the sand
Bound for that strange and distant land
I've rowed a thousand times before
I take their spirits shore to shore
Those countless souls I cannot see
My vessel heavy with you here next to me
When I arrive upon that tide
Those final moments with my bride
I'll leave her on that green and pleasant ground
Where she can lay her burdens down
I've rowed a thousand times before
I take their spirits shore to shore
Those countless souls I cannot see
My vessel heavy with you here next to me
I've rowed a thousand times before
I take their spirits shore to shore
Those countless souls I cannot see
My vessel heavy with you here next to me