Henry Stewart & Michelle Rosenblum
I’m running ragged to the edge of this ship
I’d drop the anchor but it wouldn’t help a bit
The sails are all unfurled, I’m seeing all the world
But I’d like to find a cove to rest from this
Jenny’s gone and lashed her poor self to the nest
Staring through the only spyglass we got left
There’s nothing here to see, got water for a week
Chill wind sinks deep into my chest
You promised us riches, you showed us the way
You stood on the dock with a harpoon and waved
Showed me your stitches, sold me the sails
You drank all my whiskey and left me in jail
I’m running ragged to the edge of the world
All I got is hard tack and a lonely little girl
Crew disappeared with the longboats and spears
Pray they have the strength for their return
Timbers and the rigging are screaming right out loud
Taunting of the ocean voices call me down
The Lord is my shepherd, but I haven’t heard one word
Looking for a sign we’re island bound
You promised us riches, you showed us the way
You stood on the dock with a harpoon and waved
Showed me your stitches, sold me the sails
You drank all my whiskey and left me in jail