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China Sea Lyrics by John Cale

Helen of Troy

1975

[Verse 1]
Seems like you're always dreaming
Your mind is wandering far away
Thinking 'bout your boy in China
A junkie on the China Sea

[Chorus]
Oh your mother told me so
You're gonna be all right

[Verse 2]
Don't let your heart get broken
You know how much he loved to sail
Remember how you heard that steamer whistle blowing
Made him cry all day

[Chorus]
Oh mama, she done told me so
You're gonna be all right

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Outro]
I can hear that whistle
I can hear it blowing
I can hear that whistle
I can hear it blowing
I can hear that whistle
I can hear it blowing
I can hear that whistle
I can hear it blowing
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About “China Sea” by John Cale

Read the complete lyrics to "China Sea" by John Cale from the album "Helen of Troy" in 1975. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Art Rock, Aa (Check Description).

"China Sea" is performed by John Cale. from the album "Helen of Troy" in 1975 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "China Sea", explore more songs by John Cale using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"China Sea" is credited to John Cale. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"China Sea" appears on "Helen of Troy" in 1975.

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