They say it takes a worried man to sing a worried song

For when that man starts singing you'd be surprised

How many people sing along, sing along, yeah, sing along



Don't worry sailor, this ship is yours and you’re learning more each day

Don't worry sailor, your heart and mind and eyes will find a way

People been telling you for so long that you're running across thin ice, yeah

But now and then you feel too strong to take up their advice



Going into town with those high hopes and a couple of dreams long inside

Leave town with no money, no

And all those dreams have been foolish schemes besides

No money, no dreams - it don't seem much

Looks like all I could ever hope to see



Don't worry sailor, this ship is yours and you’re learning more each day

Don't worry sailor, your heart and mind and eyes will find a way

People been telling you for so long that you're running across thin ice, yeah

But now and then you feel too strong to take up their advice, yeah



Take up their advice, yeah, whoa