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ChorusHome, home, home from the sea |
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Angels of mercy, answer our plea |
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And carry us home, home, home from the[ seaCarry us safely home from the sea.On a cold winters nightWith a storm at its heightThe lifeboat answered the call.They pitched and they tossedTill we thought they were lostAs we watched from the harbor wall.Though the night was pitch black,There was no turning back,For someone was waiting out there,But each volunteerHad to live with his fearAs they joined in a silent prayer.[Repeat chorus] |
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As they battled their way |
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Past the mouth of the bay, |
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It was blowing like never before. |
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As they gallantly fought, |
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Every one of them thought |
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Of loved ones back on the shore. |
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Then a flicker of light |
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And they knew they were right. |
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There she was on the crest of a wave. |
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She's an old fishing boat |
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And she's barely afloat. |
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Please God, there are souls we can save. |
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CHORUSAnd back in the town |
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In a street that runs down |
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To the sea and the harbor wall, |
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They'd gathered in pairs |
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At the foot of the stairs |
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To wait or the radio call. |
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And just before dawn |
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When all hope had gone |
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Came a hush and a faraway sound.' |
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Twas the coxswain he roared |
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All survivors on board |
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Thank God and we're homeward bound.[Chorus] |