Well, I come from Pennsylvania
With a guitar on my knee
From the village of Belfast
I'm bound for the sea
Yes, in Salem, I'll be a sailor
With a Martin on my knee
It's the only possession
That'll come along with me
Oh, a new life
Is all that I seek
And I come from Pennsylvania
With a Martin on my knee
Dear mama and papa,
I don't mean no harm
But I can't let this chance pass
And I'm bored on the farm
But I promise that I'll write ya
Every once in a while
And when I sing the songs you taught me
It'll bring me a smile
Oh, a new life
Is all that I seek
And I come from Pennsylvania
With a guitar on my knee...