Don't turn your back on me
Conceal and protect me
I need you to stop me from reeling around
The time's gonna come when
You no longer need me
But stay by my side til the sun has gone down

When I am an old man and live by the sea
Will all your thoughts fly to me

As much as I want to
I can't hold onto you
When will you return to your old home again
May love lie around you
Good fortune surround you
You know where to turn to when you need a friend

When I am an old man and live by the sea
Will all your thoughts fly to me
When I'm far away from the places we've grown
Will all your love bring me home

When I am an old man and live by the sea
Will all your thoughts fly to me
When I'm far away from the places we've known
Will all your love bring me home

Bring me home