Story Behind The Song
Written after a friend gave me a beautiful book to read (see above). The author shows how his own experiences with sailing were actually teaching him valuable lessons about life. When the author approaches the local sailing master in his seaside town as a
Song Description
Inspired by Richard Bode's 1993 book, "First You Have to Row a Little Boat". Before mastering the rough seas of life's journey, we must first learn to row a little boat.
| Song Length |
3:40 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Peaceful |
Subject |
Water, Encouragement |
| Similar Artists |
Indigo Girls, John Tesh |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
ROW A LITTLE BOAT
Clear across the water
Standing on the sand
Toes against the harbor
Gently climb aboard
Careful keep your balance
Agile but in control
That remains the challenge
Watch the tall sail pass on the left
Watch the yacht go by on the right
You will have your turn
You will have your turn
Grip the wooden oars
Rust and dirty lumber
Tiny strokes watch the world
Turning from your power
Lean across the edge
Consider your reflection
Make friends with the face you see
It?s your finest protection
Sails are easy with the wind at your back
Anyone can ride that flow
But if you?re trapped against the breeze
Just ROW A LITTLE BOAT
Don?t count on the shifting wind
To take you where you need to go
The power?s in your hands
Just ROW A LITTLE BOAT
Clear across the water
Words and Music by Charles Parente
copyright 1998 CLP Music, LLC (ASCAP)
(***Contact Charles Parente at 703.528.5545 or emailforcharles@yahoo.com)