Lyrics are from Tom, Brad & Alice (Album- Holly Ding). They are not traditional to the tune and are taken from the book Negro Folk Rhymes by Thomas W. Talley.
Never you mind what the rich folks say
May the Mighty bless you, sail away
Sail away, sail away, sail away ladies, sail away.
Never you mind what your daddy say
Shake your little foot and fly away
Never you mind if your mama say,
“Devil’s gonna take you,” sail away