Standard (EADGBE)
(International/English) = (German/Deutsch)
(International/English) = (German/Deutsch)
It was a lifetime ago, as brothers we lived at home
There was a fond farewell as I sailed away alone
(All of these years) All of these years I've been travelling
No one could dream the things that I've seen
(All of these years) All of these years I've been wandering
Back to this land, back to these leas, here on this earth, far overseas
Brother I've tales to tell as we gather round your hearth
And I have songs as well that tell of exotic arts
(All of these years) All of these years of great skill and care
You stayed right here and raised up a home
(All of these years) All of these years I've been everywhere
I was your eyes, I was your ears over the earth, far overseas
Who's gonna say who's right and who's wrong
Who's gonna say who's weak and who's strong
Such is life and all and all It's up to you
Who's gonna say who's right and who's wrong
Who's gonna say who's weak and who's strong
Such is life and all and all It's up to you
Now as I tell my tales you can be at my side
And as I see your house my heart leaps up and cries
(All of these years) We are two halves of experience
Now we can share a harvest so fine
(All of these years) And we shall give thanks for our providence
We are at home, under these eaves
with food for the soul from far overseas
Who's gonna say who's right and who's wrong
Who's gonna say who's weak and who's strong
Such is life and all and all It's up to you