China, China, the evening's moving in

See you, soon now, the boat moves with the wind

China, China, I can see the harbour lights

Light your, fire, we'll be warm tonight



China, China, the thoughts drift from the sea

I'm dreaming, of you, wear your dress for me

China, China, the oceans on the wheel(?)

The seagulls flying lower now

China I can feel you by my side

Across the bay, across the Tyne

Can you hear me say



China, China, wear your hair down low

Lady, Lady, you're frozen to the bone

China, China, the catch was good today

The oilskins clinging to my back

And the lantern gently sways



Oh don't you cry, the kids to bed

Didn't mean the things I said



China, China, the years go rolling by

Laughter, sorrow, I will not make you cry

China, China, think before you speak

Always remember the ocean hauls as deep

And if I'm tired of feeling low

Don't let me sleep, you know



China, China, the men are on the quay

Drinking, smoking, talking quietly

The water's calmer now

All my work is done

So China, see ya.