I heard the men saying something
   The captains tell they pay you well
   And they say they need sailing men to
   Show the way and leave today
   Was it you that said "How long, how long?"
  
   They say the sea turns so dark that
   You know it's time you see the sign
   They say the point demons guard is
   An ocean grave for all the brave
   Was it you that said, "How long, how long
   How long to the point of know return?"
  
   Your father, he said he needs you
   Your mother, she said she loves you
   Your brothers, they echo the words
   "How far to the point of know return"
   "How long, how long?"
  
   Today I found a message floating
   In the sea from you to me
   You wrote that when you could see it
   You cried with fear the point was near
   Was it you that said, "How long, how long
   How long to the point of know return?"