[verse 1] It was a matter of fact that when I paid all my tax I held my world in the palm of my hand. And all of my debts were causing me to defect to a land of bananas and sand. [chorus 1] So I ran yes I ran yes I ran to a foreign land. Here I here I here I in foreign land. [pre chorus] I’m so glad we made it I thought we’d never land I grabbed all my cash and decided to dash far away [chorus 2] Far away far away far away to a foreign land. Here I here I here I in foreign land. [Bridge 1] Goodbye to all of the rich man’s daughters Goodbye to my debts now I’m ’way cross the water. [chorus 3] Far away far away far away in a foreign land. Here I here I here I in foreign land. [refrain 1] La la la la la la la la la la la la [verse 2] Please tell my mother and all my ex-lovers that I’ve finally made the grade. Please tell my debtors and the money collectors That all of my bills will be paid some day. [chorus 4] I’m away I’m away I’m away in a foreign land [refain 2] Goodbye champagne and caviar set I wanna slum and drink all the rum I can get. [chorus 5] I’m away I’m away I’m away in a foreign land Here I here I here I in foreign land. But I’m out of my jack and I can’t go back. I’m away far away far away in a foreign land. [outro] La la la la la la la la la la la la ...