Captain

Captain - Mayday

The captain and his son sailed away

They pushed off the docks

On the fifth day of may

Determined to set a new course

Led by the stars and a compass under moonlight

Then they sang out

This is the way we were raised

Tug on the cables to straighten the sails

We're determined to find our own way

Even if it takes us to the last day of may

Then the captain spoke

Have you ever wanted to die

These things I've known my son

Once or twice

There are maps of navigation through life

Please let me give you the best of advice

It takes steadfast endurance through the storm

Keep a candle and a compass always on board

Look up to the stars every night

Always remember you're somebody's child

Yes you're mine

The captain then lit up his pipe

Put a hand over brow

And gazed towards the star-line

The pilot struggled in flight

Too close to a mountain

Directly in sight

Then the captain spoke

See that plane starboard

30 degrees

That's a man lost as you'll ever see

That's a man lost as I think I've ever seen

Promise my son you will stay on the sea

It takes steadfast endurance through the storm

Keep a candle and a compass always on board

And look up to the stars every night

Always remember you're somebody's child

Yes you're mine