We had to go and leave our homes
Some died young, some died old
The roads were long, but our hearts were strong
Some went down, some beat the wrong
Silver and gold
Silver and gold
Took away my son
Silver and gold
Silver and gold
Took away my son
Away
Yeah, some were sailing to other lands
And we were starting to rockin' glance
We're rollin' here, we're rollin' there
Find again life to be glad
Silver and gold
Silver and gold
Took away my son
Silver and gold
Silver and gold
Took away my son
Away
Until this day they had no shame
For gambler's life it's all a game
We are proud to be alive
To sing this song for father's life
Silver and gold...
We had to go and leave our homes
Some died young, some died old
