The Dead Ship of Harpswell

Robert James

The 10th and final ghost story song for this year’s RPM Challenge. I think it needs more wah-wah pedal. Maybe. Not sure if I like this or not. I might. Or I might not. I can’t decide. The guitars are all Gibson SG through a Fender Deluxe Reverb.

what’s that ship I see
is the dash coming in to port
It has been so long
It will crash on the shore again

Back in 1815
when the weather was serious
harpswell waited the dash
but it’s fate was mysterious

People walking the shore
might still catch a glimpse of them
they know what is in store
its the same every single time

Harpswell’s dead ship