Eileen you're in love with a sailor man
With nine tattoos and a deep dark tan
Out on the sea is where he's supposed to be
His ship came to port in another town
You've heard he's been messing around
Oh, Eileen can't you see
Wipe that tear from your eye
Get a little closer to me tonight

LEAN ON ME EILEEN
I'll show you how it could be
I won't run around in another town
My feet are planted in your ground
Everything I say to you girl I mean
LEAN ON ME EILEEN

Eileen you've had more than you can stand
You've got a problem but I've got the plan
Let's get together we can start tonight
In these loving arms you I'll hold
I'll never let our love grow cold
You were wronged but I'll make it right
Wash that man from your mind
Get a little closer to me tonight

LEAN ON ME EILEEN
I'll show you how it could be
I won't run around in another town
My feet are planted in your ground
Everything I say to you girl I mean
LEAN ON ME EILEEN

If that sailor man comes back to town
An empty home is what will be found