Last Friday they had a masquerade Everyone was there All decked out in stars and silver Moonlight in their hair Darkness fell down around us We were lost in the mystery Left our clothes by the side of the road And jumped into the sea Wash me down Wash me down Take me away from the beating drums Let the great world go by Wash me down Wash me down And when you go I will never forget I heard a rumour 'bout a miracle In a town by the Buffalo Leap People came from miles around To watch the statue weep They filled the square with their caravans Cameras lit up the trees Every time a light went off They fell down to their knees Wash me down Wash me down Take me away from the beating drums Let the great world go by Wash me down Wash me down And when you go I will never forget I swear I've seen your face before Somewhere when I was young You make me feel the miles I've walked The things I've left undone Come here and lay beside me One more hour, that's all When you leave I'll close the door Maybe then I'll fall Wash me down Wash me down Take me away from the burning sun Let the great world go by Wash me down Wash me down And when you go I will never forget And when you go I will never forget