Song Description

A song about the tall ships and their impact on history.

Lyrics

Ghost Ship's Parade
By Wig Nelson c. 1992


I am an old clipper - best of the day
Off on a holiday cruise up the bay
Wind in the rigging - flags in the sky
If I were a man there'd be tears in my eye


Once I had a sister and faster was she
A half day behind her was all I could be
A great reef down-under ripped through her keel
A night when a fool took his turn at the wheel

(Chorus)

All of the blue sea - always been a friend to me
All of the blue sea - always been a friend to me

Once I knew a runner - guns for the war
The British were dealing him fire from their bore
It's sad when I think of the difference we've made
Here at the head of the ghost ship's parade


Once I knew a captain - born on the sea
Eyes for the pretty maid - soul to be free
Here's to the battles he fought at my side
And one to his health as he's off on the tide

(Chorus)


Once I knew a slaver - and many men died
A black hearted tallyman counted their cries
The soul of the trader is lost to the waves
The devil might sing to you those were the days

I've seen all the kingdoms rise up and fall
There must be a reason I've lived through it all
Send me the children and raise up the sail
And gather 'round close as I whisper the tale

(Chorus)

All of the blue . . .
All of the blue . . .
All of the blue . . .
All of the blue . . .