Got to Get Off the Island

Got to get off of the island
Got to get over the sea
Livin’ with liberty’s lady
No longer appeals to me
The people down here in the village
Are destined to complicate
They cover their eyes, ears, open their mouth
And talk about communicate

Got to get off got to get away
Got to get off get away
Got to get off of the island
Got to get off get away

I’m going to sail on a ship to Missouri
The woman awaiting me
She never learns not to worry
And Missouri’s where I wish to be
So goodbye, farewell
I’m leaving my second home
Living the life of the outlaw
And winding up all alone

Got to get off got to get away
Got to get off get away
Got to get off of the island
Got to get off get away

Got to get off of the island
Got to get over the sea
Livin’ with liberty’s lady
No longer appeals to me
Got to get off got to get away
Got to get off get away
Got to get off of the island
Got to get off get away

Got to get off of the island
Get off get off get away