Sailing Ships from Heaven

And she played the harmonium down by the sea 
  Singing “God save the USA” 
  “And God save me” 

  And though God never had 
  She believed Him to be 
  On his way 

  She had lived out in Paris before Paris fell 
  Singing “when will I hear again from Jean Michelle?” 

  And she prayed for his soul 
  And she hoped he was well 
  Anyway 

  (Chorus) 
  Hold on 
  For the sailing ships from heaven won't be long 
  Please do 
  Til the sailing ships from heaven come along 

  And she laughed 
  Don't be sad like the boys in the trees 
  They will be waiting for the world to face 

  She said when they were young they went down on their knees 
  For my love 

  (Chorus) 
  Hold on 
  For the sailing ships from heaven won't be long 
  Please do 
  Til the sailing ships from heaven come along 

  And she walked on the beach in the wind and the rain 
  Singing “why don't you ask me why I feel no pain?” 

  And the reason that keeps me from going insane 
  That's my love 

  (Chorus) 
  (Chorus) 
  Hold on 
  For the sailing ships from heaven won't be long 
  Please do 
  Til the sailing ships from heaven come along