'Cos no matter how long we sail
You've had my heartbreak

On the last boat leaving

Hush my dear
It's you that she adores
We're gonna disappear

If you don't look back when we sail
Have to do what I've done
Last boat leaving
But I don't know what for
They took his voice
I don't want to go now
Last boat leaving
Last boat leaving

Only they won't mention my name
They took his pride

Don't waste your tears
This stinkin' town
Do you know what I've done?

While I whisper it in your ear
It's not as if I'm in chains
We'll never reach the shore
We're not gonna sail tonight
I hope that you never
It's the last boat leaving
So hush now
In history books
It's not as if I'm in chains
You'll read my story
Last boat leaving
You've had my innocence

It would be better for you too

And it feels like a punishment
Don't waste your tears
Don't upset him now, don't make a noise
When you go to school, son

I'm going away
My darling, my sweet little one
Now what more can you take?
You've taken the place where I once belonged
They said "You're lucky son you've still got a choice"
Take care of your mother, son
Last boat leaving