A simple shanty produced by Don Semco with the author on acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocals
Lyrics
When I was a young boy with nothin’ to lose
Had sparks in my ears and bells on my shoes
An I said that I knew what would be right for me
“I wanna be one o’the men o’the sea”
In the valley of notions so often I stray
Where the waves of the oceans can wash me away
It’s lust and desire, a fabulous plea
“I wanna be one o’the men o’the sea”
There’s a ship in the harbor about to set sail
Under a sky with a long, mighty gale
Can you hear me shout from the highest tree?
“I wanna be one o’the men o’the sea”
Tell me, sweet lady, can you smell salty air?
Can you see how I feel? Do you know why I care?
Do my smiles impress you? Do my words set you free?
“I wanna be one o’the men o’the sea”
