
For ever
In weather fair we sailed
from harbour gay with friends and flags
to seek our fortune in distant land
We, sailors of the open sea.
And far from land
up came a storm so fierce
with slashing rain and thunderous waves
and darkness descents with fear in sailor's hearts.
Oh captain my captain
ere the sun rises in the east
we will be flotsam in the stormy sea
I fear the the deep blue underneath,
the mosters from down below
with sword long teeth
tearing flesh and bone.
Hush now sailor , hush
dont talk of evil things
our ship's keel is strong
we will yet prevail.
Oh captain my captain,
cast this keg in yonder waves
to find the distant shore
I've put my dearest's name in there.
Oh captain my captain
I feel the end is near
I fear the deep blue underneath!
Hold you my hand.
And crushing down came evil wave
green and monstrous
on that lonly ship in stormy sea
and ere the sun rises in the east there was only
flotsam in the stormy sea.
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