Will you be ready to sail with the tide And when your ship comes in Will it be a galley full of slaves Or a sun streaked schooner
Between the rocks and shoals
Will you step on board with a smile Or will they have to pressgang you Will the flag that flies in the wind Or bear the mark of a pirate bold With a treasure chest full of fool's gold
Don't try to pack your case with hopes and dreams This ain't no Sunday cruise this time you don't choose your destination And will a silent wave carry you away Or will the storm crash down so cold I spent a lot of fool's gold
Will you be ready when your ship comes in Will you be ready to sail with the tide Will you be ready when your ship comes in Will you be ready to sail with a smile