Captain Dan

Sits the old man by the pond
Watching toy boats a-sailing
A captain he was, long ago
And now his health is failing

He used to sail the seven seas
In the days when steam was growing
While tempest raged he wasn't afraid
No fear would he be showing

Oh, Captain Dan, hold out your hand
The lines seem narrow of your days at sea
Midshipman Ron, who was your friend for so very long
Lies deep below waiting silently

And now you cling to your wishing line
The dreams are cheap and easy
All you do is close your eyes
You're there on call if need be

Good afternoon, said the cabin boy
One day while you were sailing
And then you wake down by the pond
And still your health is failing

Oh, Captain Dan, hold out your hand
The lines seem narrow of your days at sea
Midshipman Ron, who was your friend for so very long
Lies deep below waiting silently

Captain Dan, hold out your hand
The lines seem narrow of your days at sea
Midshipman Ron, who was your friend for so very long
Lies deep below waiting silently