Henry's Songbook

Chorus:
If I had the time now I would be leaving
Slipping out quietly before break of day
Taking the west coast line to Portnahaven
Let the sun on my back find me well on my way

A blackbird is chattering outside my window
Sleep is a stranger again
He's calling the city to start up its rumble
Calling at last for the day to begin

Lochranza, Kennacraig, wait for the ferry
Pedalling out through the rain
Port Charlotte, old friends, drink and a song or two
Then out on the road in the morning again

I could be home again before folk would miss me
Stepping out silent at dawn
If you ask no questions then you could come with me
No one will notice we're gone
Climb on the rocks and look out over Ireland
Watch the gulls pillage the shore
Stand on the place where she whispered her lies to me
Know that it matters not much any more

(as sung by The McClamans)