Shanty Man

(Verse 1) In a lighthouse of the shore, where the wild waves roar, Lives an Irishman alone, with the ocean for his floor. Once a week he sets sail, to the mainland fair, To a tavern by the sea, where the ale flows rare. (Chorus) Oh, he's the lighthouse keeper, with a heart so bold, Singing sea shanties, tales of old. In the tavern by the bay, where the music rings strong, He'll drink and he'll sing, all the night long. (Verse 2) With the stars as his guide, and the moon up high, He sails back to land, with a gleam in his eye. To the warmth of the tavern, where the firelight gleams, And the echoes of laughter, fill his dreams. (Chorus) Oh, he's the lighthouse keeper, with a heart so bold, Singing sea shanties, tales of old. In the tavern by the bay, where the music rings strong, He'll drink and he'll sing, all the night long. (Bridge) Through the storms he'll weather, and the waves he'll brave, For the love of the sea, is the life he'll crave. But once a week he'll find, his heart's true song, In the arms of the tavern, where he'll belong. (Chorus) Oh, he's the lighthouse keeper, with a heart so bold, Singing sea shanties, tales of old. In the tavern by the bay, where the music rings strong, He'll drink and he'll sing, all the (Bridge) Through the storms he'll weather, and the waves he'll brave, For the love of the sea, is the life he'll crave. But once a week he'll find, his heart's true song, In the arms of the tavern, where he'll belong. (Chorus) Oh, he's the lighthouse keeper, with a heart so bold, Singing sea shanties, tales of old. In the tavern by the bay, where the music rings strong, He'll drink and he'll sing, all the night long. (Outro) So here's to the lighthouse keeper, with his tales untold, May his spirit stay bright, as the stars unfold. In the tavern by the bay, where the memories throng, He'll drink and he'll sing, all the night long.