66 Whitby Harbor

WHITBY HARBOUR 66 Blow the north winds across old Whitby Harbour Tether the boats from the oncoming storm Bright is the light that shines on the water Coal from the Tyne keeping families warm Gosts of old sailors in wind swept old whalers Finding safe harbor from Greenland’s cold shores Young boys are racing to pull down the ribbons Then head for the straights to go whaling once more Build me a ship to sail across oceans Give me fair wind and I’ll answer the call Further than any man ever before me South to Australia around the Cape Horn Sailor beware the red skies of morning Unless you’re willing a high price you’ll pay Strong arms are waiting and all for a shilling King George’s navy will take you away Build me a ship to sail across oceans Give me fair wind and I’ll answer the call Further than any man ever before me South to Australia around the Cape Horn An old Whitby Cat glides through the darkness 3000 gallons lie deep in her hold Bound for the market and houses of Church Street Gin, rum and tea to be traded for gold Build me a ship to sail across oceans Give me fair wind and I’ll answer the call Further than any man ever before me South to Australia around the Cape Horn Blow the north wind across old Whitby Harbour Captain James Cook has weathered the storms Young men of Whitby sail on the Endeavour South to Australia around the Cape Horn Build me a ship to sail across oceans Give me fair wind and I’ll answer the call Further than any man ever before me South to Australia around the Cape Horn Build me a ship to sail across oceans Give me fair wind and I’ll answer the call Further than any man ever before me South to Australia around the Cape Horn South to Australia around the Cape Horn.