Lyrics
Verse 1:
Oh, the night was dark and dreary, the waves they roared and cried,
We sailed upon the ocean, with no stars to be our guide.
The crew was tired and weary, their hearts a heavy weight,
But we sang to keep our spirits high, as we faced our fate.
Chorus:
Heave ho, me hearties, the dawn will show its face,
With the rising sun, we'll find our way, in the golden dawn's embrace.
Heave ho, me hearties, hold fast and keep the pace,
For the morning light will guide us home, in the golden dawn's embrace.
Verse 2:
The captain stood a-watching, his eyes upon the sea,
He whispered of the morning, and the light that soon would be.
With every swell and breaker, we braved the stormy night,
For we knew the dawn was coming, with its warm and welcome light.
Chorus:
Heave ho, me hearties, the dawn will show its face,
With the rising sun, we'll find our way, in the golden dawn's embrace.
Heave ho, me hearties, hold fast and keep the pace,
For the morning light will guide us home, in the golden dawn's embrace.
Verse 3:
As the sky began to brighten, and the stars began to fade,
We sang a song of victory, for the night that we had braved.
The first light kissed the waters, and chased the dark away,
With the dawn's embrace upon us, we welcomed the new day.
Chorus:
Heave ho, me hearties, the dawn will show its face,
With the rising sun, we'll find our way, in the golden dawn's embrace.
Heave ho, me hearties, hold fast and keep the pace,
For the morning light will guide us home, in the golden dawn's embrace.
Bridge:
Now the sea is calm and gentle, and the winds are soft and kind,
We'll sail towards the horizon, with the dawn's light in our mind.
For the trials of the night are over, and the shadows all erased,
We'll cherish every moment, in the golden dawn's embrace.
Chorus:
Heave ho, me hearties, the dawn will show its face,
With the rising sun, we'll find our way, in the golden dawn's embrace.
Heave ho, me hearties, hold fast and keep the pace,
For the morning light will guide us home, in the golden dawn's embrace.
Outro:
So, raise your voice in chorus, and let the shanty ring,
We'll sail with hope and courage, for the dawn is everything.
With the promise of tomorrow, we'll face the trials we trace,
And find our strength and solace, in the golden dawn's embrace.