"The Big Smoke" lyrics - RICHARD THOMPSON

Farewell to wild seas
And winds that send you sprawling
I'm bound away, counting the days
The big smoke is calling
While the boat is running
Before the leaves are falling
I've made up my mind, this is my time
The big smoke is calling

[Refrain:]
Is calling
Calling
Calling

Well, I'll miss my own folk
But I won't miss the blether
The small town talk or the filthy weather
The big smoke is calling
Rowan says she'll have me
We'll face the world together
Somewhere I belong forever
The big smoke is calling

[Refrain:]
Is calling
Calling
Calling

Farewell to wild seas
And winds that send you sprawling
I'm bound away, counting the days
The big smoke is calling

[Refrain:]
Is calling
Calling
Is calling