get off of the island,
got to get over the sea
Livin' with liberties, 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 communique
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
I've 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.