SONG INFORMATION

First recording and first release by Don Reno, Red Smiley and The Tennessee Cutups (1952)
Released by Del McCoury (1978)

LYRICS

As my boat draws near the harbor
Knowing soon that you’ll be mine
But if another has you, darling
I’ll go drifting with the tide

I have crossed the great wide ocean
I have waited for the time
But if another has you, darling
I’ll go drifting with the tide

A long, long time has passed my darling
Since that night you made the vow
I know my heart would break with sorrow
If you should say it’s over now

I have crossed the great wide ocean
I have waited for the time
But if another has you, darling
I’ll go drifting with the tide

I’m in love with you my darling
And I’m praying you’ll be mine
But if you change your mind, my darling
I’ll go drifting with tide

I have crossed the great wide ocean
I have waited for the time
But if another has you, darling
I’ll go drifting with the tide

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