My Ship

 

Copyright 2004 by David Alan Cates.  All rights reserved.

 

 

[VERSE 1]

 

The boss said son, as he closed the door

You didn’t get that promotion you’ve been waiting for

But we appreciate all the time you’ve put in

There goes the new house and her new car

Another dream that didn’t get too far

Lately it seems, that’s just how things have been

 

 

[VERSE 2]

 

I don’t believe in bad luck

But sometimes I get a little stuck

And it sure would be nice, to catch a break now and then

In the meantime I’ll do my best

And let the winds of fortune do the rest

Waiting for that day, when my ship comes sailing in

 

 

[CHORUS]

 

Hey Mr. Lighthouse Keeper, shine your light a little brighter please

I know my ship’s out there, she’s just lost on the high seas

I’ve been hanging on for so long, just trying to keep my grip

Hey Mr. Lighthouse keeper, won’t you help me find my ship

 

 

[VERSE 3]

 

Life can be so damn cruel

Make a man act just like a fool

Holding tight to a dream, that just ain’t meant to be

Sometimes my mind just drifts away

To a calm sea and a sunny day

When I finally see my ship, just waiting there for me

 

 

[CHORUS]

 

Hey Mr. Lighthouse Keeper, shine your light a little brighter please

I know my ship’s out there, she’s just lost on the high seas

I’ve been hanging on for so long, just trying to keep my grip

Hey Mr. Lighthouse keeper, won’t you help me find my ship