I paid all my dues so I picked up my shoes,

I got up and walked away.

Oh, I was just a boy,

I didn't no how to play.



Worked hard and failed

now all I can say is

I threw it all away.

Oh, I was just a boy

giving it all away...



sail away, sail away,

ooh, I know better now, I know better now

giving it all away



ooh, I know better now, I know better now

I've given it all away...



Went out in the world too much for my nerves

only myself to blame.

oh, I was just a boy

nobody else to blame...



I've done all I can, now it's out of my hands

stand on my head and say

oh, I was just a boy

giving it all away...



sail away, sail away,

ooh, I know better now, I know better now

giving it all away



ooh, I know better now, I know better now

given it all away...