To see lighthouses we have gone hither and yon,
Determined travelers going far and beyond,

To see lighthouses we have gone hither and yon,
Determined travelers going far and beyond,
Some we visit are on foreign soil,

To see lighthouses we have gone hither and yon,
Determined travelers going far and beyond,
Some we visit are on foreign soil,
Some are so old, they still burn oil,

To see lighthouses we have gone hither and yon,
Determined travelers going far and beyond,
Some we visit are on foreign soil,
Some are so old, they still burn oil,
We who visit lights have a common bond.

To visit lights, people think we are crazy

To visit lights, people think we are crazy,
Climbing to the top, we are NOT lazy,

To visit lights, people think we are crazy,
Climbing to the top, we are NOT lazy,
The view from the top is awsume indeed,

To visit lights, people think we are crazy,
Climbing to the top, we are NOT lazy,
The view from the top is awsume indeed,
At my age I ascend at slow speed,

To visit lights, people think we are crazy,
Climbing to the top, we are NOT lazy,
The view from the top is awsume indeed,
At my age I ascend at slow speed,
Otherwise things start to look hazy !!!

The Keeper always found time to fish,

The Keeper always found time to fish,
Catching "the big one" was always his wish,

The Keeper always found time to fish,
Catching "the big one" was always his wish,
But,as the story goes,"the big one" gets away

The Keeper always found time to fish,
Catching "the big one" was always his wish,
But,as the story goes,"the big one" gets away,
Maybe to be caught another day,

The Keeper always found time to fish,
Catching "the big one" was always his wish,
But,as the story goes,"the big one" gets away,
Maybe to be caught another day,
And nothing but peas on his supper dish!

The town folk gathered for a meeting,

The town folk gathered for a meeting,
Many arrived early as there was limited seating,

The town folk gathered for a meeting,
Many arrived early as there was limited seating,
It was very important to be there,

The town folk gathered for a meeting,
Many arrived early as there was limited seating,
It was very important to be there,
Their lighthouse needed repair,

The town folk gathered for a meeting,
Many arrived early as there was limited seating,
It was very important to be there,
Their lighthouse needed repair,
Over the years the light had taken a beating

There is a rumor of a reunion,

There is a rumor of a reunion,
Our love of lighthouse we do in communion

There is a rumor of a reunion,
Our love of lighthouse we do in communion,
WACKO's start to pack away some dollars,

There is a rumor of a reunion,
Our love of lighthouse we do in communion,
WACKO's start to pack away some dollars,
A must even for us blue collars,

There is a rumor of a reunion,
Our love of lighthouse we do in communion,
WACKO's start to pack away some dollars,
A must even for us blue collars,
Could borrow from the Credit Union

A lighthouse collector had a wish,

A lighthouse collector had a wish,
Unable to get the prize piece is anquish

A lighthouse collector had a wish,
Unable to get the prize piece is anquish,
He called Tony at Harbour Lights,

A lighthouse collector had a wish,
Unable to get the prize piece is anquish,
He called Tony at Harbour Lights,
Did he get a promise to make it right,

A lighthouse collector had a wish,
Unable to get the prize piece is anquish,
He called Tony at Harbour Lights,
Did he get a promise to make it right,
Maybe next year it will be on the list!

The Keeper did his best with the rising cost,

The Keeper did his best with the rising cost,
When he slept he would turn and toss,

The Keeper did his best with the rising cost,
When he slept he would turn and toss,
Quarters need repair and children need to be fead,

The Keeper did his best with the rising cost,
When he slept he would turn and toss,
Quarters need repair and children need to be fead,
Too many bills and not enough bread,

The Keeper did his best with the rising cost,
When he slept he would turn and toss,
Quarters need repair and children need to be fead,
Too many bills and not enough bread,
He keeps the faith,not all is lost.

The fog was as bad as he ever seen,

The fog was as bad as he ever seen,
He kept a lookout with eyes mighty keen,

The fog was as bad as he ever seen,
He kept a lookout with eyes mighty keen,
It was as thick as pea soup,

The fog was as bad as he ever seen,
He kept a lookout with eyes mighty keen,
It was as thick as pea soup,
He's on the lookout for the lost sloop,

The fog was as bad as he ever seen,
He kept a lookout with eyes mighty keen,
It was as thick as pea soup,
He's on the lookout for the lost sloop,
All lives saved, the count Fifteen.

The wind blowing, the waves crashing,

The wind blowing, the waves crashing,
Storms fierce, lighting flashing,

The wind blowing, the waves crashing,
Storms fierce, lighting flashing,
Conditions were the worst I've seen,

The wind blowing, the waves crashing,
Storms fierce, lighting flashing,
Conditions were the worst I've seen,
The sky was looking mighty mean,

The wind blowing, the waves crashing,
Storms fierce, lighting flashing,
Conditions were the worst I've seen,
The sky was looking mighty mean,
The lighthouse was taking a thrashing.

Here is a challenge!

Lighthouses are many colors,but never orange

Lighthouses are many colors,but never orange,
But orange does appear on lights for range,

Lighthouses are many colors,but never orange,
But orange does appear on lights for range,
Why is this we'd like to know,

Lighthouses are many colors,but never orange,
But orange does appear on lights for range,
Why is this we'd like to know,
A color as bright as orange would really show,

Lighthouses are many colors,but never orange,
But orange does appear on lights for range,
Why is this we'd like to know,
A color as bright as orange would really show,
Technically no words rhyme with orange.

The colors of the Coast Guard are orange and blue,

The colors of the Coast Guard are orange and blue,
To their oath and duty, they must be true

The colors of the Coast Guard are orange and blue,
To their oath and duty, they must be true,
And no matter how bad conditions can be,

The colors of the Coast Guard are orange and blue,
To their oath and duty, they must be true,
And no matter how bad conditions can be,
They will rescue as many as possibly,

The colors of the Coast Guard are orange and blue,
To their oath and duty, they must be true,
And no matter how bad conditions can be,
They will rescue as many as possibly,
We vow to remember, and give them their due.

Summer is comming, get out the maps,

Summer is comming, get out the maps,
Got lighthouses to see to fill in some gaps,

Summer is comming, get out the maps,
Got lighthouses to see to fill in some gaps,
Some to the east and some to the north,

Summer is comming, get out the maps,
Got lighthouses to see to fill in some gaps,
Some to the east and some to the north,
We fill up the tank, and venture forth

Summer is comming, get out the maps,
Got lighthouses to see to fill in some gaps,
Some to the east and some to the north,
We fill up the tank, and venture forth,
And by Winter we'll need to take some naps!

I once knew a Coastie on the Cutter Maui,

I once knew a Coastie on the Cutter Maui,
Can't remember his name, it's might be Howie,

I once knew a Coastie on the Cutter Maui,
Can't remember his name, it's might be Howie,
He was a rugged young lad with muscles like steel,

I once knew a Coastie on the Cutter Maui,
Can't remember his name, it's might be Howie,
He was a rugged young lad with muscles like steel,
Get to the table first if he is coming for a meal,

I once knew a Coastie on the Cutter Maui,
Can't remember his name, it's might be Howie,
He was a rugged young lad with muscles like steel,
Get to the table first if he is coming for a meal,
And he could sure pack it in...wowie!

Why did the chicken cross the road?

Why did the chicken cross the road?
Maybe he was chasing a toad?

Why did the chicken cross the road?
Maybe he was chasing a toad?
Or did he need to get to the other side?

Why did the chicken cross the road?
Maybe he was chasing a toad?
Or did he need to get to the other side?
Where he knew there was a worm trying to hide.

Why did the chicken cross the road?
Maybe he was chasing a toad?
Or did he need to get to the other side?
Where he knew there was a worm trying to hide.
After all he was in dinner finding mode!

The Keepers house needed some repair,

The Keepers house needed some repair,
The condition of the place would be considered fair,

The Keepers house needed some repair,
The condition of the place would be considered fair,
But the roof has a leak,

The Keepers house needed some repair,
The condition of the place would be considered fair,
But the roof has a leak,
It seems to be coming from the peak,

The Keepers house needed some repair,
The condition of the place would be considered fair,
But the roof has a leak,
It seems to be coming from the peak,
But have no fear, Stan the handyman will soon be there!

( Sorry about that last line! )

The Keeper was hoping for a sunny day,