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Sail me on down to Elizabeth City
Take me there won’t you show me some pity
Don’t know much about it but please come get me
Heal my soul in Elizabeth City

Sailboat on the river won’t you let me ride
You can come pick me up on the changing tide
First mate second mate whatever you like
Just toss me the bottle every night

Sail me on down to Elizabeth City
Lord let’s hope that the women are pretty
Don’t let me home with just any old bitty
Here’s to better luck in Elizabeth City

When we get there I know what to do
Just drop me at the bar let me sing my blues
Pick me on up about a quarter 'til 2
I’ll rise with the sun and sail on with you

Sail me on down to Elizabeth City
Let my charm be right and witty
Hope some big man don’t get mad and hit me
No more scars down in Elizabeth City

No more whiskey no more wine
Just pour me a beer and honey I’ll be fine
Whiskey grows you tall like a Virginia pine
But I don’t want no trouble down in Caroline

If the city is mean then just let me go
We can sail down the river or hit the road
‘Cause there ain’t no rest for a restless soul
If the city is mean then we better just roll

Sail me on down to Elizabeth City
You better get ready if you’re gonna come with me
It’s gonna get rough and it’s gonna get gritty
If you wanna feel alive in Elizabeth City

Sail me on down to Elizabeth City
Take me there won’t you show me some pity
Don’t know much about it but please come get me
Heal my soul in Elizabeth City

Heal my soul in Elizabeth City

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from The Green Porch Sessions, released December 20, 2013
written by Shane Cooley (ASCAP)


Shane Cooley: lead vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, drums
Paulo Franco: electric guitar
Bob Rupe: bass

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