The Call Of The Sea

Saltyjohn

My lyrics (slightly modified) set to music by Elisabeth Roberts and sung by Ronan Scolard.
The Call of the Sea
©2020JohnSchofield

Verse 1
We head for the Horn, sails tattered and torn
A cargo of grain from the east
And the albatross glides under gunmetal skies
Over galloping white-capped seas

Verse 2
On deck the men struggle to handle the lines
Their fingers are numb with the cold
The ship pitches and yaws in the jaws of the storm
But the cargo’s secure in the hold

Chorus
Oh, give us fair winds and following seas
To carry us home swiftly, oh please
There’s a friendly tavern and pretty maidens
Waiting in Blighty for me

Verse 3
Across the equator, all canvas flying
For the Doldrums had set us free
Then one fine morning came the call we were yearning
Land-ho! Land-ho! We’re home from the sea

Chorus
Oh, give us fair winds and following seas
To carry us home swiftly, oh please
There’s a friendly tavern and pretty maidens
Waiting in Blighty for me

Verse 4
Safe at the dock, we’ve unloaded the grain
The crew have gone shoreside, they’re free
But before very long I will set sail again
For I must answer the call of the sea

Chorus
Oh, give us fair winds and following seas
To carry us home swiftly, oh please
There’s a friendly tavern and pretty maidens
Waiting in Blighty for me