I cover the waterfront Will the one I love I'm watching the sea Be coming back to me? Patiently waiting Hoping and longing Oh, how I yearn Where are you?

When are you coming home, my love? Well I've been alone far too long 'Cause this heavy heart, oh, how it's yearned 'Cause I've been alone far too long I miss you more than you could know I watch the grass on the back lawn grow And I will not allow winds

I cover the waterfront Will the one I love I'm watching the sea Be coming back to me? Patiently waiting Hoping and longing Oh, how I yearn Where are you?

And if you would let them hold you These arms of mine, they are lonely Lonely and feeling blue These arms of mine, they are yearning Yearning from wanting you Oh, how grateful I will be These arms of mine, they are burning Burning from wanting you These