The keeper knew of the pending storm,
This one would be way beyond the norm,

The keeper knew of the pending storm,
This one would be way beyond the norm,
Soon he would go inside,

The keeper knew of the pending storm,
This one would be way beyond the norm,
Soon he would go inside,
Climb up and watch the tide,

The keeper knew of the pending storm,
This one would be way beyond the norm,
Soon he would go inside,
Climb up and watch the tide,
As many dark clouds started to form!

Their was an old sailor named Freddy,

Their was an old sailor named Freddy,
Who lived near the Galveston Jetty,

Their was an old sailor named Freddy,
Who lived near the Galveston Jetty,
Had dreams of days gone by,

Their was an old sailor named Freddy,
Who lived near the Galveston Jetty,
Had dreams of days gone by,
And he said with a sigh,

Their was an old sailor named Freddy,
Who lived near the Galveston Jetty,
Had dreams of days gone by,
And he said with a sigh,
I could go for a dish of spaghetti!

I wonder what's the next Anchor Bay,

I wonder what's the next Anchor Bay,
Will it be a lightship, the Liberty?

I wonder what's the next Anchor Bay,
Will it be a lightship, the Liberty?
Or maybe a Coast Guard ship,

I wonder what's the next Anchor Bay,
Will it be a lightship, the Liberty?
Or maybe a Coast Guard ship,
The Ingham would be hip,

I wonder what's the next Anchor Bay,
Will it be a lightship, the Liberty?
Or maybe a Coast Guard ship,
The Ingham would be hip,
I guess we'll find out on Labor Day!

Soon we'll head out to Door County,

Soon we'll head out to Door County,
We'll see lighthouses by the bounty,

Soon we'll head out to Door County,
We'll see lighthouses by the bounty,
Chance to chat with old friends,

Soon we'll head out to Door County,
We'll see lighthouses by the bounty,
Chance to chat with old friends,
Have new friends when it ends,

Soon we'll head out to Door County,
We'll see lighthouses by the bounty,
Chance to chat with old friends,
Have new friends when it ends,
Maybe even a Canadian Mounty!

I'm so glad it's finally Friday,

I'm so glad it's finally Friday,
Enough of work! It's time to go play,

I'm so glad it's finally Friday,
Enough of work! It's time to go play,
Time for some weekend fun,

I'm so glad it's finally Friday,
Enough of work! It's time to go play,
Time for some weekend fun,
Relax, sit in the sun,

I'm so glad it's finally Friday,
Enough of work! It's time to go play,
Time for some weekend fun,
Relax, sit in the sun,
And dread the thought of work on Monday!

The keeper had a big dog named Spot.

The keeper had a big dog named Spot,
When called he came at a fast trot,

The keeper had a big dog named Spot,
When called he came at a fast trot,
Would lay out on the pier,

The keeper had a big dog named Spot,
When called he came at a fast trot,
Would lay out on the pier,
He had nothing to fear,

The keeper had a big dog named Spot,
When called he came at a fast trot,
Would lay out on the pier,
He had nothing to fear,
Until the summer sun got too hot!

The keeper found a cat he named Jed,

The keeper found a cat he named Jed,
Slept each night at the foot of the bed,

The keeper found a cat he named Jed,
Slept each night at the foot of the bed,
During the day he'd prowl,

The keeper found a cat he named Jed,
Slept each night at the foot of the bed,
During the day he'd prowl,
Looking for something fowl,

The keeper found a cat named Jed,
Slept each night at the foot of the bed.
During the day he'd prowl,
Looking for something fowl.
And then he'd return and want to be fed.

The night is dark and the wild waves crash,

The night is dark and the wild waves crash,
The ships could hit the rocks with a smash,

The night is dark and the wild waves crash,
The ships could hit the rocks with a smash,
But the lighthouse on the cliff,

The night is dark and wild waves crash,
The ships could hit the rocks with a smash,
But the lighthouse on the cliff,
Sends a beam straight and stiff,

The night is dark and wild waves crash,
The ships could hit the rocks with a smash,
But the lighthouse on the cliff,
Sends a beam straight and stiff,
Which helps them avoid a rocky bash!

The Coastie's spotted the rescue flare,

The Coastie's spotted the rescue flare,
They steered their boat straight over there,

The Coastie's spotted the rescue flare,
They steered their boat straight over there,
To the rescue they came,

The Coastie's spotted the rescue flare,
They steered their boat straight over there,
To the rescue they came,
To aid a ship that's lame,

The Coastie's spotted the rescue flare,
They steered their boat straight over there,
To the rescue they came,
To aid a ship that's lame,
The Coast Guard saved them, don't dispair!

The old freighter steamed out of port,

The old freighter steamed out of port,
Never giving the dark sky much thought,

The old freighter steamed out of port,
Never giving the dark sky much thought,
The storm came at them quick,

The old freighter steamed out of port,
Never giving the dark sky much thought,(Loon...this doesn't rhyme unless you're using your Jersey accent )
The storm came at them quick,
Tall waves made them sea sick,

The old freighter steamed out of port,
Never giving the dark sky much thought,(Loon...this doesn't rhyme unless you're using your Jersey accent )
The storm came at them quick,
Tall waves made them sea sick,
So they headed for calm seas due North!

(what Jersey accent? )

I knew a keeper who liked his gin,

I knew a keeper who liked his gin,
He often ended up on his chin,

I knew a keeper who liked his gin,
He often ended up on his chin,
Never drank on his shift,

I knew a keeper who liked his gin,
He often ended up on his chin,
Never drank on his shift,
Drank alone and adrift,

I knew a keeper who liked his gin,
He often ended up on his chin,
Never drank on his shift,
Drank alone and adrift,
Cause drinking on duty is a sin!

Today is a great day for the beach,

To day is a great day for the beach,
Lie on the sand and eat a fresh peach,

To day is a great day for the beach,
Lie on the sand and eat a fresh peach,
Read a book and relax.

Today is a great day for the beach,
Lie on the sand and eat a fresh peach,
Read a book and relax,
Living life to the max,

Today is a great day for the beach,
Lie on the sand and eat a fresh peach,
Read a book and relax,
Living life to the max,
School starts tomarrow and there I must teach.

The Lighthouse down at the shore stands tall,

The Lighthouse down at the shore stands tall,
Hopefully safe from the urban sprawl,

The Lighthouse down at the shore stands tall,
Hopefully safe from the urban sprawl,
Not far from the bay bridge,

The Lighthouse down at the shore stands tall,
Hopefully safe from the urban sprawl,
Not far from the bay bridge,
South of the inlet ridge,

The Lighthouse down at the shore stands tall,
Hopefully safe from the urban sprawl,
Not far from the bay bridge,
South of the inlet ridge,
Still an hour from the county mall!

The coastie had a dog named Toastie,

The coastie had a dog named Toastie,
He wiggled alot, his tail mostly,

The coastie had a dog named Toastie,
He wiggled alot, his tail mostly,
Barked when a ship was near,

The coastie had a dog named Toastie,
He wiggled alot, his tail mostly,
Barked when a ship was near,
Didn't show any fear,

The coastie had a dog named Toastie,
He wiggled alot, his tail mostly,
Barked when a ship was near,
Didn't show any fear,
Fateful to his master, the coastie!

It is great to honor the Taney,

It is great to honor the Taney,
Many are so happy, it's really zaney,

It is great to honor the Taney,
Many are so happy,it's really zaney,
Queen of the Pacific,

It is great to honor the Taney,
Many are so happy,it's really zaney,
Queen of the Pacific,
I think it's terrific,

It is great to honor the Taney,
Many are so happy, it's zaney,
Queen of the Pacific,
I think it's terrific,
This honor was really so brainy!

North Point Lighthouse is open for tours,