My good old
captain said to me
We shall be all at sea
The day that the ship goes down
The captain's drunk and
the crew as well
Who'll be there to ring the bell?
Who'll be there to ring the bell?
The day that the ship goes down
The day that the ship goes down
A shot of brandy in his hand
The lookout will look out for land
He will look and look for land
The day that the ship goes down
When things go bump at night
You're lucky if you travel light
You can learn to travel light
The day that the ship goes down
The day that the ship goes down
Don't fuss, don't cuss,
we'll ride on the bus
Will there be room for us?
The answer's getting obvious.
Sister, believe me,
some will get down on their knees.
Get me in the life of peace,
Jesus, send the life of peace,
the day that the ship goes down.
Oh, you won't have time
to find your clothes
So if you lose the boat,
grab something rich
that floats
Brothers, believe me
My good old captain said to me
We shall be all at sea
We shall be all at sea
The day that the ship goes down
I'm not gonna wait to join in the hens, life has taught me how to swim,
me and the rats know how to swim, oh the day that the ship goes down.
People, believe me
Welcome aboard our
honoured guests
We're always here
to play requests
Who's got any last requests?
A day that the ship goes down
As you leave you'll understand
It's quite okay to tip the band
We take checks and crew grants
A day that the ship goes down
Oh, a day that the ship goes down
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