Gone is the Sailor

By: Ivor~Cutler

Verse 1

Home is the sailor, home from the docks Bringing home the groceries, and the smell of tar

Verse 2

Why does the sailor smell of tar, he doesn't drink the bloody stuff? Life is full of mysteries, and this is one

Verse 3

The sailor is a worried man like everybody else Bringing in the washing, and the smell of tar

Verse 4

When does the sailor sail his boat, we never see him doing it? Life is full of mysteries, and this is two

Verse 5

Gone is the sailor, gone to the pub Ordering a bag of crisps, and a tot of rum

Verse 6

Why does the sailor order a bag of crisps, his shaky fingers cannot tear it open I've sung about the sailor, and now I'm done

Verse 7

Except to sing Why does the sailor smell of tar, he doesn't drink the bloody stuff....