I've been staring out the window all day   I keep seeing your ship sail away   I just read your letter last night   Now you're so far out of sight      I held a treasure in my hand   I lost it like a shell in the sand   You're out there in deep blue   My heart's there with you      There is an island   Two lovers aim for   Sailin' together   To reach that shore      You only get so many chances   You can't afford to miss the boat   Or your heart will go sinkin'   'Cause love don't float      I'll be waitin' 'til you throw me a line   Honey I'll know what to do this time   I'm never gonna give up hope   I wait for the boat      There is an island   Two lovers aim for   Sailin' together   To reach that shore      You only get so many chances   You can't afford to miss the boat   Or your heart will go sinkin'   'Cause love don't float      Sinkin, and sinkin' and sinkin' and sinkin'   Love don't float