I’m thinking about when I was a sailor Spent my time on the open seas              When we’d stay off the coast of Jamaica                    I’d secretly steal ashore                   The natives were waiting for                    The boy with the lazy soul                      To sing with the sailor (Chorus) Vahevala homeless sailor Vahevala homeward sail away Vahevala homeless sailor Vahevala homeward sail away Every evening I’d be gone        Back on board by break of dawn                      I’m thinking about the nights in Jamaica Pretty girls dancin’ here and there Stole a keg and now I’m drunk as a sailor The captain he don’t know Where Billy he done go But I’m singing with native girls The songs of a sailor (Chorus) Every night in Jamaica I’d sing with the lady And drink with the men till the morning appear Healthy sunshine is fresh on my face As the songs of the night puts the ring in my ear (Chorus)