I'm leaving my mother
with tears and with worry
I'm catching the plane
to fly overseas
To meet with a family
and make them my family
With time my companion
nine months up my sleeves

I'm leaving my best friend
with no hesitation
I'm catching the north bound
to Cooktown at noon
World won't be easy
for five dollars fifty
Each hour that is passing
will prove me a fool

I'm leaving my girlfriend
to make lots of money
Tonight me a real man
wear my fingers to their bones
but when I come home
time has been sneaky
three weeks is too long
my girlfriend has gone

I'm leaving my troubles
my Sydney ex-lover
I'm catching the plane
to Los Angeles
To meet with the big fish
and swim in the oceans
I'll keep my mouth shut
when underneath the sea
I'm underneath the sea
I'm underneath the sea
I'm underneath the sea