verse 1 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)
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