As soon as I step upon the deck br Of any boat or ship afloat br I feel at home and ready to roam br The ocean wide come wind or tide, br Cast off the ropes, sky-high my hopes br And full of joy like some young boy. br So come with me, let’s put to sea, br Shrug off the years, forget our fears, br Together sail through storm and gale br Hand in hand and far from land br Yet safe and sound—not homeward bound br For home is here just where we are, br Happy to be—safe on the lap of our mother, the sea.