With a bit of a sea shanty stroll, this song describes a farewell to a bad situation.

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I was out there lookin for a job to do
Having been too long upon the dole
You came to me and I trusted you
By then I think I would have sold my soul
The things you said, the words you swore
They were not easy to ignore
Now Im not the man I was before
Im getting out while the gettins good

I was eager and nave;
A ready little patsy out of school
You were waiting to deceive
Wasnt I the happy, willing fool
Youd think that I would understand
Your smoke and your mirrors and your slight-of-hand
If I knew then what you had planned
Im getting out while the gettins good

If you want to drag yourself to Hell
The gettings good
So off you go, and faretheewell
The gettings good
Your dark devices terrify
Still your young men come, and I dont know why
Now youre on your way, well, so am I
Im getting out while the gettins good

You throw the dice, you take your chance
You pay the piper when you dance
Ive served my time, Ive paid my dues
Now Ive nothin left to loose
Ive been too long misunderstood
Now Im getting out while the gettins good