Emigrant Song Lyrics

So we sailed out to a new shore

Sick 'n' tired of our old floor

Hardly made the boat

Didn't know what to leave behind

So we sold our last illusions

For a brighter hope ahead

And sailed away



The reds are caught by claustrophobia

The Krauts are coming to the USA

Yodelling and shouting loud hurrah

They stand on top of Sierra Nevada



Couldn't make it at our home place

Prophets, protestants and gun-ace

Wish we'd bothered learning trade-rules

Instead of tryin' to steal the queens' jewels

Hardly made a dime didn't know where to cash in

So we sought some fast decision

Took a step into the boat

And sailed away