The Shipwright Lyrics

I am the shipwright

I keep the sails steady

I'll do that rather

Than losing my neck

Call me a coward if you like

But I'm better at what I do

All the others fight, plunder and steal

Wwhile I'm at the shipyard

Keeping boats ready to sail

They bring me their staked ships

With more holes than keel

But that's fine by me

I love when I'm in demand

Call me a coward if you like

But I'm better at what I do

All the others fight, plunder and steal

While I'm at the shipyard

Keeping boats ready to sail

It's bad when they don't make it

Don't get me wrong

I have nothing with new ships

But I don't like to miss

Brothers anymore

Call me a coward if you like

But I'm better at what I do

And what a joy

When one stays intact

All sails shine as they were intended

All brothers alive

And a smile on their face

Call me a coward if you like

But I'm better at what I do

I am the shipwright

I keep the sails steady

All the others fight, plunder and steal

While I'm at the shipyard

Keeping boats ready to sail