Haul on the Anchor Chain
(John W. Sparrow)
cho: 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
*Steve Guthe plays hammer dulcimer
*Kat Eggleston formerly of the Ferryboat Musicians
copyright John W. Sparrow
note:Commencement Bay is noted for its industrial odors combined
with tideflat's characteristic smell. All verses are from actual
events, often from accident investigations.
SGL
APR99
Thanks to Mudcat for the Digital Tradition!