Just married and the world seemed new.
It was August 1942 (say a prayer, Maryann)
He was the Bosun on the cruiser Canberra
The young woman?s name was Mary Ann.
Say a prayer for a lonely sailor. (say a prayer, Maryann)
verse 2
On the docks there were children waving. (say a prayer, Maryann)
To the boys of His Majesty?s Navy (say a prayer, Maryann)
They set sail for the Solomon Islands
There to fight for an airstrip at Henderson Field.
Say a prayer for a lonely sailor. (say a prayer, Maryann)
verse 3
A rainy night and the wind blew sombre. (say a prayer, Maryann)
They anchored north of Manamatomba (say a prayer, Maryann)
Around the point of Savo Island
Four Jap destroyers * with their eight-inch guns ablaze.
Not a prayer for the cruiser Canberra. (say a prayer, Maryann)
verse 4
I went down to the beach last Sunday. (say a prayer, Maryann)
Took my nephew for a swim at Manly. (say a prayer, Maryann)
On a bench among the seagulls
An old woman sat staring out to sea.
Say a pray for a lonely sailor. (say a prayer, Maryann)
Outtro
Say a pray for a lonely sailor. (say a prayer, Maryann)
Say a pray for a lonely sailor. (say a prayer, Maryann)