Sail Away Sweet Sister
Queen · The Crown Jewels [1998]
(To the sister I never had)
Hey little babe you're changing
Babe are you feeling sore ?
It ain't no use in pretending
You don't wanna play no more
It's plain that you ain't no baby
What would your mother say
You're all dressed up like a lady
How come you behave this way, yeah
Sail away sweet sister
Sail across the sea
Maybe you find somebody
To love you half as much as me
My heart is always with you
No matter what you do
Sail away sweet sister
I'll always be in love with you
Forgive me for what I told you
My heart makes a fool of me
Ooh, you know I'll never hold you
I know that you gotta be free, yeah
Sail away sweet sister
Sail across the sea
Maybe you find somebody
To love you half as much as me
Take it the way you want it
But when they let you down my friend
Sail away sweet sister
Back to my arms again
Hot child don't you know you're young -
You got your whole life ahead of you
And you can throw it away too soon
Way too soon, aah yeah
Sail away sweet sister
Sail across the sea
Maybe you find somebody
Gonna love you half as much as me - yeah
My heart is always with you
No matter what you do
Sail away sweet sister
I'll always be in love with you
Aaha
Hey little babe you're changing
Babe are you feeling sore ?
It ain't no use in pretending
You don't wanna play no more
It's plain that you ain't no baby
What would your mother say
You're all dressed up like a lady
How come you behave this way, yeah
Sail away sweet sister
Sail across the sea
Maybe you find somebody
To love you half as much as me
My heart is always with you
No matter what you do
Sail away sweet sister
I'll always be in love with you
Forgive me for what I told you
My heart makes a fool of me
Ooh, you know I'll never hold you
I know that you gotta be free, yeah
Sail away sweet sister
Sail across the sea
Maybe you find somebody
To love you half as much as me
Take it the way you want it
But when they let you down my friend
Sail away sweet sister
Back to my arms again
Hot child don't you know you're young -
You got your whole life ahead of you
And you can throw it away too soon
Way too soon, aah yeah
Sail away sweet sister
Sail across the sea
Maybe you find somebody
Gonna love you half as much as me - yeah
My heart is always with you
No matter what you do
Sail away sweet sister
I'll always be in love with you
Aaha
Sail Away Sweet Sister
Released on Queen's 1998 compilation album The Crown Jewels, 'Sail Away Sweet Sister' stands as a rare studio recording from the band's later years. Unlike their iconic rock anthems, this track features a softer, ballad-driven arrangement that highlights the group's versatility beyond hard rock. The song reflects the collaborative spirit of the band's final period, blending traditional pop sensibilities with the melodic strengths of Freddie Mercury and Brian May. While often overshadowed by their greatest hits, the recording serves as a testament to Queen's enduring ability to craft emotionally resonant music across different genres and eras.