Cat. #1263 (MFH #877) - As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Mountain View, Arkansas on October 26, 1971
VERSE 1
I'm on my way to Italy
From th Gulf of Mexico
On my way to Italy
From th gulfs of Mexico
Riding on a tanker
O, I'm feelin' so low
VERSE 2
The nights are so lonely on the ocean
If I could only have my way
The nights so lonely on the ocean
If only have my way
I'd hit th trail for Texas
For that's where I want to stay
VERSE 3
I never thought when I was leavin'
That I'd get so blue, on th sea
I never thought when I was leaving
I'd get so blue on th sea
But I bet you when I get there
It'll be ole Texas for me