They say the west is free. We have democracy. Each man may choose where he shall live and die in peace... But life is ruled by chance and cruel circumstance keeps me in exile now across the sea... CHORUS: Oh Jersey Island, you have my heart beguiled I was not born of you and yet surely I am your child. I've seen America and walked on China's shore Yet wander where I will, my heart is with you still, with every dream you fill.... Jersey Island I love you more.... It's not enough to love this Isle all else above though men of wealth may come and seek a refuge here! Oh why - for want of gold, this land to have and hold, must I now leave this island home I love so dear? CHORUS: Oh Jersey Island, you have my heart beguiled I was not born of you and yet surely I am your child. I've seen America and walked on China's shore Yet wander where I will, my heart is with you still, with every dream you fill.... Jersey Island I love you more.... But when my time has come and travelling days are done and it's my turn to stand and look through Heaven's door... shall surely greet my eyes my island paradise, and I shall walk her fields for ever more... CHORUS: Oh Jersey Island, you have my heart beguiled I was not born of you and yet surely I am your child. I've seen America and walked on China's shore Yet wander where I will, my heart is with you still, with every dream you fill.... Jersey Island I love you more.... |