MOTHER DON’T LEAVE ON THE LIGHT,
I WILL NOT BE HOME.
ON A SHIP THAT SAILS TONIGHT,
I AM OFF TO ROAM.
YOU KNOW MY LOVE FOR YOU IS DEAR,
THERE IS NOTHING FOR ME HERE,
SO HERE’S TO THE LIFE I’M ABOUT TO BEGIN,
SLAINTE AND SLAINTE,
AND SLAINTE AGIN.
FATHER DEAR THE TIME HAS COME,
I MUST SAY GOOD BYE.
FEAR NOT DA, YOU’VE TAUGHT ME WELL,
MOTHER, DON’T YOU CRY.
MY MIND IS SET, MY BACK IS STRONG,
AND ONCE I LAND WHERE I BELONG,
I'LL EARN ME A WAGE
WITH THE STRENGTH OF TEN,
SLAINTE AND SLAINTE,
AND SLAINTE AGIN
I’LL BE SAILING ON.
FAR BEYOND THE IRISH SEA.
SAILING ON,
SISTER, SAY A PRAYER FOR ME.
SAILING ON...
WILL I GREET MY FORTUNE THERE?
WILL I MEET WITH DEEP DESPAIR?
WILL IT TEST MY FAITH IN GOD ABOVE?
WILL I FIND MY ONE AND ONLY LOVE?
SAILING ON,
FAR BEYOND THE IRISH SEA.
SAILING ON,
TO WHERE SOMETHING BETTER
WAITS FOR ME.
SAILING ON,
MOTHER DON’T LEAVE ON THE LIGHT,
I WILL NOT BE HOME.
ON A SHIP THAT SAILS TONIGHT,
I AM OFF TO ROAM.
I AM OFF TO ROAM.
I AM OFF TO ROAM....
credits
from Hidden in Plain View,
released June 12, 2019
Keyboards & Vocals: Michael Ogborn
Drums: Todd Mecaughey
Violin: Kiley Ryan
Additional Vocals: Ronnie Polaneczky & Ricky Paul
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Cambridge Sound Studios
Philadelphia, PA.
Words & Music by Michael Ogborn
copyright 2003
Leydensong Music Co.
This site is a platform for the work of American Musical Theatre Composer/playwright Michael Ogborn. Currently living in
Philadelphia and working in New York City, Ogborn has had over 25 musicals and pantos produced
to date. New recordings are added regularly.
"Enjoy the variety and please visit my website at www.michaelogborn.com for archival photos and show information.Thank you very much!"...more
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