This song was written and recorded by John W. Sparrow for the Victory Music compilation Victory Sings at Sea featuring various Northwest US artists. It refers to the Washington State Ferry System with self-deprecating humor.
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Ch: Haul on the anchor chain And pull on the oar And we'll raise a glass together If we reach the other shore
The turn around to Bainbridge Is an hour forty flat You can listen to even Steven Or the lovely singin' Kat*
The Captain comes from Kansas He's a mighty sailing man For a guy whose lost his glasses He does the very best he can
From the pier at Point Defiance On the blue Commencement Bay The breezes waft across the water To wish you gaily on your way
The first mate is quite jolly From the funnels right on down He know every little cubby hole where a bottle can be found
The galley is so spacious Its a delight to the eye And the food is so delicious As we all can testify
By the mighty diesel engines the engineer is vigilant If the Cabin Boy remembers To go down and wake him up
The pilot is kept busy Ironing shirts and mending socks But I'll be darned if he can keep her Off the shoals or the rocks
So remember weary travelers If you're looking for some fun The finest to be had's on the ferries in the State of Washington