A D A Like ships in a squall we rise and we fall G D/A We're plotting our course through the waves A D A Some masts are tall with sails so strong G D/A Others are tossed in the gale A D A We try to stay dry with salt in our eyes G D/A No moment to rest or complain A D A The moon isn't far a clear sky and stars G D/A Red sky at morn on your tail G D G A I'm not going to stand on the end of the pier G D A I'm not going to let you go down with the ship G D G A Raise up your anchor it's time to set sail A D And I'm not going to let you go down A D A Like ships we were made to dance o'er our graves G D/A One false move and we could be thrown A D A Buried alive before our due time G D/A To rest at sixty below A D A So jibe while you can if there's danger ahead G D/A Stay on your course if you will A D A I'll throw you a line as waves start to rise G D/A Bail as your ship starts to fill