Out of my window, looking in the night,

I can see the barges’ flickering light.

Silently flows the river to the sea,

And the barges too, go silently.

*Chorus: Barges, I would like to go with you.

              I would like to sail the ocean blue.

              Barges, have you treasures in your hold?

              Do you fight with pirates, brave and bold?

Out of my window, looking in the night,

I can see the barges’ flickering light.

Starboard shines green, and port is glowing red,

You can see them flickering far ahead.

*Chorus

How my heart yearns to sail away with you.

How I long to sail the ocean blue.

But I must stay beside my window drear,

As I watch you sail away from here.

*Chorus