They gathered to restore the light,
That stood on the shore in a desolate sight,

They gathered to restore the light,
That stood on the shore in a desolate sight,
How could it get this bad,

They gathered to restore the light,
That stood on the shore in a desolate sight,
How could it get this bad,
My feelings quickly turned to being sad,

They gathered to restore the light,
That stood on the shore in a desolate sight,
How could it get this bad,
My feelings quickly turned to being sad,
They all knew thet had to make things right.

On a barge headed for a Jersey pier,

On a barge headed for a Jersey pier,
with a thick head after last night's beer,

On a barge headed for a Jersey pier,
With a thick head from last night's beer,
Standing on deck with wobbly legs,

On a barge headed for a Jersey pier,
With a thick head from last night's beer,
Standing on deck with wobbly legs,
For an Alka Seltzer I would beg,

On a barge headed for a Jersey pier,
With a thick head from last night's beer,
Standing on deck with wobbly legs,
For an Alka Seltzer I would beg,
And to lose this deer in the headlight stare!

The party boat went out to sea,

The party boat went out to sea,
The fog was thick and we couldn't see,

The party boat went out to sea,
The fog was thick and we couldn't see.
The lighthouses looked like shrouded ghosts.

The party boat went out to sea,
The fog was thick and we couldn't see.
The lighthouses looked like shrouded ghosts.
Beckoning us closer like paranormal hosts

The party boat went out to sea,
The fog was thick and we couldn't see.
The lighthouses looked like shrouded ghosts.
Beckoning us closer like paranormal hosts,
Still no other place I'd rather be!

On a lighthouse tour of Maine,

On a lighthouse tour of Maine,
I suddenly saw a train,

On a lighthouse tour of Maine,
I suddenly saw a train,
The whistle blew as it passed by,

On a lighthouse tour of Maine,
I suddenly saw a train,
The whistle blew as it passed by,
"It's the old B&M", I said with a sigh,

On a lighthouse tour of Maine,
I suddenly saw a train,
The whistle blew as it passed by,
"It's the old B&M", I said with a sigh,
As the sound of the whistle started to wane.

(Note: Those of you who aren't from this neck of the woods may wonder about "B&M". It was the famous "Boston & Maine Railroad" that served the Northeast many decades ago.)

Bob

I remember that well, Bob!

The view of the light was now blocked by trees,

The view of the light was now blocked by trees,
You could only see it when they swayed from the breeze,

The view of the light was now blocked by trees,
You could only see it when they swayed from the breeze,
The trees grow larger while the light remains the same,

The view of the light was now blocked by trees,
You could only see it when they swayed from the breeze,
The trees grow larger while the light remains the same,
For the lack of upkeep, who is to blame,

The view of the light was now blocked by trees,
You could only see it when they swayed from the breeze,
The trees grow larger while the light remains the same,
For the lack of upkeep, who is to blame,
But still the nicest light in the Keys!

The light has been around for many years,

The light has been around for many years,
It has seen a lot of smiles and many tears,

The light has been around for many years,
It has seen a lot of smiles and many tears,
People from all around came and saw,

The light has been around for many years,
It has seen alot of smiles and many tears,
People from all around came and saw,
This beautiful tower in all its awe,

The light has been around for many years,
It has seen alot of smiles and many tears,
People from all around came and saw,
This beautiful tower in all its awe,
thanks to the efforts of many volunteers!

Approaching the coast I see a glimmer of light,

Approaching the coast I see a glimmer of light,
I knew then to steer towards the right,

Approaching the coast I see a glimmer of light,
I knew then to steer towards the right,
Thirty degrees to starboard was then our course,

Approaching the coast I see a glimmer of light,
I knew then to steer towards the right,
Thirty degrees to starboard was then our course,
Adjusted the troddle to give it somemore horse,

Approaching the coast I see a glimmer of light,
I knew then to steer towards the right,
Thirty degrees to starboard was then our course,
Adjusted the troddle to give it somemore horse,
I knew safe at home I'd spend the night!

Despite the rain today is SUMMER

Despite the rain today is SUMMER,
Have to stay inside, what a bummer,

Despite the rain today is SUMMER,
Have to stay inside, what a bummer,
The garden is getting battered,

Despite the rain today is SUMMER,
Have to stay inside, what a bummer,
The garden is getting battered,
But my hopes have not been shattered,

Despite the rain today is SUMMER,
Have to stay inside, what a bummer,
The garden is getting battered,
But my hopes have not been shattered,
Cheer up, out in the driveway is my new Hummer!

On a dark desert island beach,

On a dark desert island beach,
For most people it's out of reach,

On a dark desert island beach,
For most people it's out of reach,
Few have traveled there,

On a dark desert island beach,
For most people it's out of reach,
Few have traveled there,
To this place lonely and bare

On a dark desert island beach,
For most people it's out of reach,
Few have traveled there,
To this place lonely and bare,
Bring fresh fruits especially a peach!

Sugar-like sand poured through my hand,

Sugar-like sand poured through my hand,
As we sat and enjoyed the Caribean band,

Sugar-like sand poured through my hand,
As we sat and enjoyed the Caribean band,
Millions of stars brightened the sky

Sugar-like sand poured through my hand,
As we sat and enjoyed the Caribean band,
Millions of stars brightened the sky,
An experience like this money can't buy

Sugar-like sand poured through my hand,
As we sat and enjoyed the Caribean band,
Millions of stars brightened the sky,
An experience like this money can't buy
The sea and the surf and holding your hand!

The good Lord gave us a paradise to keep

The good Lord gave us a paradise to keep,
What you sow is what you reap

The good Lord gave us a paradise to keep,
What you sow is what you reap,
He also gave us free will,

The good Lord gave us a paradise to keep,
What you sow is what you reap,
He also gave us free will,
A mandate to nurture not to kill,

The good Lord gave us a paradise to keep,
What you sow is what you reap,
He also gave us free will,
A mandate to nurture not to kill,
So always think twice before you leap.

The beam cut like a laser through the pea-soup fog,

The beam cut like a laser through the pea-soup fog,
Aiding the approaching clam chowder hog,

The beam cut like a laser through the pea-soup fog,
Aiding the approaching clam chowder hog,
The seafood shanty was where he was headed,

The beam cut like a laser through the pea-soup fog.
Aiding the approaching clamchowder hog.
The seafood shanty was where he was headed.
He hoped that the coffee was unleaded.

The beam cut like a laser through the pea-soup fog.
Aiding the approaching clamchowder hog.
The seafood shanty was where he was headed.
He hoped that the coffee was unleaded.
And wondered if it was out of season for eggnog?

The rain started at about half pass seven,

The rain started at about half pass seven,
Sunny beaches sounds like heaven,

The rain started at about half pass seven,
Sunny beaches sounds like heaven,
Then came the lightning,

The rain started at about half past seven,
Sunny beaches sounds like heaven.
Then came the lightning,
Then the sky started brightening,

The rain started at about half past seven,
Sunny beaches sounds like heaven.
Then came the lightning,
Then the sky started brightening,
and the weather was fine by eleven!

We are going out for sunday lunch,

We are going out for sunday lunch,
We're so hungry, it might be brunch,

We are going out for Sunday lunch,
We're so hungry, it might be brunch,
Good company and lots to eat,

We are going out for Sunday lunch,
We're so hungry, it might be brunch,
Good company and lots to eat,
To be with friends is hard to beat

We are going out for Sunday lunch,
We're so hungry, it might be brunch,
Good company and lots to eat,
To be with friends is hard to beat,
Who gets the bill?, I have a hunch!

We headed off the beaten path,

We headed off the beaten path,
To seek shelter from the storm's wrath,

We headed off the beaten path,
To seek shelter from the storm's wrath,
Came across a hidden cave,

We headed off the beaten path,
To seek shelter from the storm's wrath,
Came across a hidden cave,
Once inside, shelter to us it gave,

We headed off the beaten path,
To seek shelter from the storm's wrath,
Came across a hidden cave,
Once inside, shelter to us it gave,
But not before the rain gave us a bath!