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Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Got out of town on a boat goin' to Southern islands
Sailing a reach before a followin' sea
She was makin' for the trades on the outside
And the downhill run to Papeete
Off the wind on this heading lie the Marquesas
We got 80 feet of the waterline nicely making way
In a noisy bar in Avalon I tried to call you
But on a midnight watch I realized why twice you ran away
Think about
Think about how many times I have fallen
Spirits are using me, larger voices callin'
What heaven brought you and me cannot be forgotten
(I've been around the world) I have been around the world
(Lookin') Lookin' for that woman girl
(Who knows she knows) Who knows love can endure
And you know it will
When you see the Southern Cross for the first time
You understand now why you came this way
'Cause the truth you might be runnin' from is so small
But it's as big as the promise, the promise of a comin' day
So I'm sailing for tomorrow, my dreams are a-dyin'
And my love is an anchor tied to you, tied with a silver chain
I have my ship and all her flags are a-flyin'
She is all that I have left, and music is her name
Think about
Think about how many times I have fallen
Spirits are using me, larger voices callin'
What heaven brought you and me cannot be forgotten
(I've been around the world) I have been around the world
(Lookin') Lookin' for that woman girl
Who knows love can endure
And you know it will
And you know it will
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
So we cheated and we lied and we tested
And we never failed to fail, it was the easiest thing to do
You will survive being bested
Somebody fine will come along, make me forget about loving you
And the Southern Cross

unclehud Apr 24, 2013 - 20:08	shakitten wrote: I love CSN...but I think this is one of the most bland tracks they ever made. Tired and uninspired. [ Reply ]
Lazarus Apr 24, 2013 - 20:04	Yes, I remember when they played this on tour... absolutely brilliant song... [ Reply ]
Lazarus Feb 20, 2013 - 22:06	Everybody in my church loves this song... [ Reply ]
On_The_Beach Jan 20, 2013 - 15:14	rdo wrote: Oh yeah? What about Come Sail Away (by Styx)? The judges are going to award this one to rdo . [ Reply ]
rdo Jan 20, 2013 - 14:11	Hannio wrote: Any song about sailing gets at least an 8 from me. I don't care if it's Popeye the Sailor Man. Oh yeah? What about Come Sail Away (by Styx)? [ Reply ]
NoEnzLefttoSplit Dec 20, 2012 - 05:45	Instant homesickness [ Reply ]
bozobit Nov 18, 2012 - 21:04	Greetings from New Zealand. The song is great and the Southern Cross is overhead. [ Reply ]
Grayson Oct 18, 2012 - 12:50	Oh gawd that was great to hear that. Again! [ Reply ]
The_Enemy Oct 18, 2012 - 12:37	TJS wrote: I guess we'll have to make "alittle" a word too? Yeah, that space sure is a pain in the ass to type all the time. "alittle"? I like it. It sounds like Old English. And can I recommend spelling it "painintheass"? (yes, I DO have a small mind....) [ Reply ]
shakitten Oct 18, 2012 - 12:33	I love CSN...but I think this is one of the most bland tracks they ever made. Tired and uninspired. [ Reply ]
joelbb Sep 16, 2012 - 23:15	One of the best latter-day CSN cuts. Surprised to read the Curtis Bros. info below. Always thought this song was 110% Stills. [ Reply ]
TJS Aug 16, 2012 - 11:35	The_Enemy wrote: English is an evolving language. We can just decide that "alot" is a word. The staff at the Oxford Dictionary do that alot and it's not like thatlot have been appointed by anyone to have special authority over the language. I guess we'll have to make "alittle" a word too? Yeah, that space sure is a pain in the ass to type all the time. [ Reply ]
3Dave Aug 13, 2012 - 14:35	It was so interesting to read your post. I lived in Capistrano Beach at the exact time you're talking about. I had always heard that a “Hoosier” had something to do with writing this song… and since moving back to Indiana, I heard that Micheal in fact lived back in the area also and was suppose to be performing at a show around here but could never confirm either..."rumor". But if either turn out to be true I’ll letchano… my brother/roomate at the time in 1983 still lives out there… more inland now…ValleyCenter, CA. Anyway thanks for the info.. although I haven’t got that link you provided to work(my computer is messed up though:-( ), Anyway, I know I found some info that also confirmed them working with Crazy Horse of Neil Young fame at one point.... oh I even found an old “video” of one of their songs… I’ll see if I can’t find it again… yeah check this out http://indiana-bands-60s.blogspot.com/2010/09/these-vizitors-goshen.html <-looks like the " hyperlink " doesn't work but a copy and paste into a browser should... KurtfromLaQuinta wrote: JrzyTmata (The Garden State, NJ) Posted: Jun 17, 2003 - 11:14 < Reply > [ Reply ]
The_Enemy Jun 14, 2012 - 10:23	Stratocaster wrote: But, "ALOT" is not a word in the English language. English is an evolving language. We can just decide that "alot" is a word. The staff at the Oxford Dictionary do that alot and it's not like thatlot have been appointed by anyone to have special authority over the language. [ Reply ]
Misterfixit Jun 14, 2012 - 10:15	MTV .. turned to crap about 10 years ago and I hven't watched it since. Patti wrote: Loved the video of this song. Remember when MTV use to actually show videos (isn't that what the "V" stands for??)?? [ Reply ]
Patti Jun 14, 2012 - 10:14	Loved the video of this song. Remember when MTV use to actually show videos (isn't that what the "V" stands for??)?? [ Reply ]
ajlept Apr 11, 2012 - 22:12	Stratocaster wrote: I agree that it is one of their best, if not THE best. But, "ALOT" is not a word in the English language. What do you know, you're not from round here. [ Reply ]
(former member) Apr 11, 2012 - 22:12	magnificent song... we are on a roll tonight... [ Reply ]
Stratocaster Mar 02, 2012 - 02:34	dookie wrote: easily their best. and that is saying alot. I agree that it is one of their best, if not THE best. But, "ALOT" is not a word in the English language. [ Reply ]
Toke Feb 08, 2012 - 13:02	crockydile wrote: I have always loved this song...as long as I can remember. Haven't yet seen the Southern Cross. Someday. There was a merchant liner with the same name and when she was getting near her end she had difficulty getting a full crew so all the sailors who were ''DR'ed ( declined to report ) from other lines ended up on this ship, she became known as ''The Suffering Cross'' as the engines were something to behold, Black smoke belching from her stack.. and yes I did have a trip on her. [ Reply ]