(G)Called to this place with my (Cx)working hands
The (G)sea crossing turned my in (Amin)side (Amin/G)
We (D)sailed to the sound of a (Cx)marching band.
(G)Sailed at the (D)change of the (Cx)tide

When I saw Mary, her father said
He was sailing across the deep blue.
To brighter new days in a foreign land
She would be going there too.

I’ll (G)keep her in my (C)mind
There’s a (G)picture on my (C)wall
My (D)love is in (C/G)America
My (G)love could be (D)anywhere at (Cx)all .. (G) (D) (C)

Oh how we cried on that darkest night
Everyone leaving this land.
The old generation just sitting tight
But all of us young bucks made plans.

I’m using the name of another man
To get a new job for more pay
I’ll walk these strange streets for a better life
London’s the place so they say.

I’ll keep her in my mind
There’s a picture on my wall
My love is in America
My love could be anywhere at all

Music’s the one thing that travels well
We meet and we play from our soul
The kitchen, the work-yard or the Seven Bells
Just gives us a glimpse of our home

Maybe I’ll make it to New York State
Maybe I’ll just up and go
Maybe I’ll get back to my home town
And see if there’s work. I don’t know.

I’ve sent many letters but to no avail
The silence is deafening for me
Maybe she lives with another man
Across in that new country

I’ll keep her in my mind
There’s a picture on my wall
My love is in America
My love could be anywhere at all (X2)