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A ship came in but it was empty

 and it sailed back out to sea again.

 Now there's the sail on the horizon

 and now I wait until your ship comes in.

 And I'll be waiting in the port of lonely hearts

 watchin' for your topsail on the sea.

 Prayin' that my ship of love will come

 to the port of lonely hearts where I will be.

Guitar solo

I'll brave the storm until you're with me

 Cause the wind and rain can't change a love that's true.

I'll be alone until you anchor

 and then I'll leave this lonely port with you.

 Till then I'm waiting in the port of lonely hearts

 watchin' for your topsail on the sea.

 Prayin' that my ship of love will come

 to the port of lonely hearts where I will be.