Shores Lyrics

INTRO: G C
There was a young man from Ireland
Who sailed across the sea
He left his family in Dublin
Could not afford to set them free
He crossed the great ocean
To America
He hoped his fortunes would change
One day he would return
CHORUS:
Landing on the shores of America
He was bound to make some money, somehow
Picked up a job for the railways
Laying track as far as you can see
The pay was small, but he saved it all
To stay in this great country
CHORUS:
Landing on the shores of America
He was bound to make some money, somehow
Landing on the shores of America
Well, he sure as hell made money, somehow
INSTRUMENTAL: Em C G Em C G
He has a wife and three children
They are scared to death
No idea if he'll return
Pray for him every day
He sent home four tickets
For his wife and his three young kids
He wrote in a note, to get on a boat
And join in a land of the free
CHORUS:
Landing on the shores of America
He was bound to make some money, somehow
Landing on the shores of America
Well, he sure as hell made money, somehow
CHORUS:
Landing on the shores of America
He was bound to make some money, somehow
Landing on the shores of America
Well, he sure as hell made money, somehow