(ian hunter)      (transcribed by colin ford      China, china, the evening's moving in   See you, soon now, the boat moves with the wind   China, china, I can see the harbour lights   Light your, fire, we'll be warm tonight      China, china, the thoughts drift from the sea   I'm dreaming, of you, wear your dress for me   China, china, the oceans on the wheel(? )   The seagulls flying lower now   China I can feel you by my side   Across the bay, across the tyne   Can you hear me say      China, china, wear your hair down low   Lady, lady, you're frozen to the bone   China, china, the catch was good today   The oilskins clinging to my back   And the lantern gently sways      Oh don't you cry, the kids to bed   Didn't mean the things I said      China, china, the years go rolling by   Laughter, sorrow, I will not make you cry   China, china, think before you speak   Always remember the ocean hauls as deep   And if I'm tired of feeling low   Don't let me sleep, you know      China, china, the men are on the quay   Drinking, smoking, talking quietly   The water's calmer now   All my work is done   So china, see ya.