They said "You're lucky son you've still got a choice"
If you don't look back when we sail
We're not gonna sail tonight
Do you know what I've done?
It's you that she adores
I'm going away
You'll read my story
We're gonna disappear
They took his pride
My darling, my sweet little one
Don't waste your tears
And it feels like a punishment
Only they won't mention my name
So hush now
I don't want to go now
Don't upset him now, don't make a noise
This stinkin' town
It's not as if I'm in chains
Last boat leaving
Last boat leaving
It would be better for you too
You've had my innocence
I hope that you never
While I whisper it in your ear
Hush my dear
In history books
It's the last boat leaving
Last boat leaving
'Cos no matter how long we sail
Last boat leaving
But I don't know what for
Last boat leaving
When you go to school, son
You've taken the place where I once belonged
Have to do what I've done
They took his voice
On the last boat leaving
Don't waste your tears
It's not as if I'm in chains
Take care of your mother, son
You've had my heartbreak
We'll never reach the shore
