So long, farewell My northern town I must find work So I'm heading down To the City. Not so long ago In history This town was prosperous From the industry. CHORUS ----------- I'm just trying to find security To earn a decent wage In this dog-eat-dog uncertainty My world feels like a cage I'm just trying to keep my dignity But despair just turns to rage Lord help me keep my sanity And turn another page. ----------- The work dried up Or moved over the sea Where they can pay a man Much less than me. I read the newspaper again Listen to the sound Of the train as it speeds Through the pouring rain. Through the pouring rain. CHORUS Same old story Same old line Waste my money Waste my time. A promising day That's a lie But I don't want to Make her cry. We had great expectations. We had great expectations. CHORUS