I'M GOING TO SETTLE DOWN OUTSIDE OF LONDON TOWN
(James V. Monaco / Joe McCarthy)

Irving Kaufman - 1919


America, I must say I love you
You've more than a mother to me
And although I must stray, I must go away
Still my home you will always be
So goodbye, I am leaving you soon
I must sail with the last day of June

I'm goin' to settle down, outside of London Town
Down in a village by the sea
And you will find me there with the country air
Where everything is free
And when I'm over there
My heart will still be here
And I hate to say "Goodbye"
But I'm a man who must have a little liquor when I'm dry, dry dry

America, you're such a young nation
You are just like a big bouncing boy
You've been happy and gay, I loved you that way
Your freedom the world could enjoy
I am sorry to leave you behind
I'll come back here when you've changed your mind

I'm goin' to settle down, outside of London Town
Down in a village by the sea
And you will find me there with the country air
Where everything is free
And when I'm over there
My heart will still be here
And I hate to say "Goodbye"
But I'm a man who must have a little liquor when I'm dry, dry dry