The keeper is polishing the lighthouse brass,
Just one of his many routine daily tasks.
Then he'll sweep and mop the floor,
And touch up some spots on the lantern room door

The Keeper is polishing the lighthouse brass,
Just one of his many routine daily tasks.
Then he'll sweep and mop the floor,
And touch up some spots on the lantern room door,
Descending the stairs he goes to cut the grass.

Each brick was laid with blood and sweat,

The bricks were laid with blood and sweat.
As the lighthouse rose,and all challanges met,


Is habit-forming, or what?

The bricks were laid with blood and sweat.
As the lighthouse rose,and all challenges met,
The historic light would live again,

The bricks were laid with blood and sweat.
As the lighthouse rose,and all challenges met,
The historic light would live again,
Now that it's on the mend,

The bricks were laid with blood and sweat.
As the lighthouse rose,and all challenges met,
The historic light would live again,
Now that it's on the mend,
Open up your wallet and help pay off the debt!

The visibility was fading faster than thought,

The visibility was fading faster than thought,
Compass and GPS on board as he had been taught.

~Judy

The visibility was fading faster than thought,
Compass and GPS on board as he had been taught.
The seas were getting higher as the fog was rolling in,

The visibility was fading faster than thought,
Compass and GPS on board as he had been taught.
The seas were getting higher as the fog was rolling in,
The winds were really blowing, they were starting to spin,

The visibility was fading faster than thought,
Compass and EPG on board as he had been taught.
The seas were getting higher as the fog came rolling in.
The waves were crashing on the deck: the thunder
louder than sin.

The visibility was fading faster than thought,
Compass and GPS on board as he had been taught.
The seas were getting higher as the fog came rolling in.
The waves were crashing on the deck: the thunder
louder than sin.
When at last, he saw the flash of the lighthouse he sought.

~Judy

Oops, I can't do the last line, 'cause I've already posted in this one.

So, someone else, please.

Judy

Back tracking a bit. Seems we had two line 4's and Judy posted twice. Kay can post because her line #4 came in late.


The visibility was fading faster than thought,
Compass and GPS on board as he had been taught.
The seas were getting higher as the fog was rolling in,
The winds were really blowing, they were starting to spin,

The visibility was fading faster than thought,
Compass and GPS on board as he had been taught.
The seas were getting higher as the fog was rolling in,
The winds were really blowing, they were starting to spin,
When at last, he saw the flash of the lighthouse he sought.

Judy

The captain, relieved to hear the distant fog horn,

~Judy

The captain, relieved to hear the distant fog horn,
As he returned to the port where he was born

The captain, relieved to hear the distant fog horn,
As he returned to the port where he was born
He always enjoyed returning to this harbour,

The captain, relieved to hear the distant fog horn,
As he returned to the port where he was born.
He always enjoyed returning to this harbour.
For he knew he would be met by his new blonde neighbor.

The captain, relieved to hear the distant fog horn,
As he returned to the port where he was born.
He always enjoyed returning to this harbour.
For he knew he would be met by his new blonde neighbor.
But he must leave by Monday morn.

The captain was told to walk the plank,

The captain was told to walk the plank,
No, he said, and take that to the bank!

~Judy

The Captain was told to walk the plank,
No, he said, take that to the bank1
The pirates were angry and wanted his ship.

The Captain was told to walk the plank,
No, he said, take that to the bank,
The pirates were angry and wanted his ship.
And from the Captain they weren't ready to take any lip!

The Captain was told to walk the plank,
No, he said, take that to the bank,
The pirates were angry and wanted his ship.
And from the Captain they weren't ready to take any lip!
So down went the Captain as if the ship sank.

Bob, nice finish.

Before another one is started, I'm correcting line two that got changed along the way...kind of like the old game "Secrets" where you whisper something and each person passes what they heard down the line. By the time it gets to the end, it has no resemblance to the starting line.


Judy

Who will buy the Barking Rocks piece,

Who will buy the Barking Rocks piece,
Not me, nor my wife, nor my dogs, nor my niece

Who will buy the Barking Rocks piece,
Not me, nor my wife, nor my dogs, nor my niece
Must be a market somewhere,

Who will buy the Barking Rocks piece,
Not me, nor my wife, nor my dogs, nor my niece
Must be a market somewhere,
But not from anyone who posts here,

Who will buy the "Barking Dogs" piece?
Not me, nor my wife,not my dogs,nor my niece.
Must be a market somewhere.
But not from anyone who posts here.
"Barking Dogs" go to the pound and the end is near.

The "Sandcastle Lighthouse" sits on the beach,

The "Sandcastle Lighthouse" sits on the beach,
With public access it's within everyone's reach,

Sorry, first I got to fix the last one. Line 5 must rhyme with lines 1 & 2.


Who will buy the Barking Rocks piece,
Not me, nor my wife, nor my dogs, nor my niece
Must be a market somewhere,
But not from anyone who posts here,
And the talk of anymore will cease.

The "Sandcastle Lighthouse" sits on the beach,
With public access it's within everyone's reach,
It's only enemy is a wave,

The "Sandcastle Lighthouse" sits on the beach,
With public access it's within everyone's reach,
It's only enemy is a wave,
The tide is rising can it be saved?

The "Sandcastle Lighthouse" sits on the beach,
With public access it's within everyone's reach,
It's only enemy is a wave,
The tide is rising can it be saved?
And once its gone will we find the treasure of Edward Teach.

The keeper at Detroit River is very lonely,

The keeper at Detroit River is very lonely,
The solitude was way too much for his family

~Judy

The keeper at Detroit River is very lonely,
The solitude was way too much for his family,
So in fairness to the wife and kids,

The keeper at Detroit River is very lonely,
The solitude was way too much for his family,
So in fairness to the wife and kids,
He applied for another job that's what he did,

The keeper at Detroit River is very lonely,
The solitude was way too much for his family,
So in fairness to the wife and kids,
He applied for another job that's what he did,
But for now he has to worry about this one only.

Many are headed for Saint Augustine,

Many are headed for Saint Augustine,
A lighthouse festival now in year fifteen!

~Judy

Many are headed for Saint Augustine,
A lighthouse festival now in year fifteen!
Come enjoy the warm temps of the Sunshine State

Many are headed for Saint Augustine,
A lighthouse festival now in year fifteen!
Come enjoy the warm temps of the Sunshine State
Join in the fellowship with friends and mate,

~Judy

Many are headed for St Augustine
A lighthouse festival in year fifteen!
Come enjoy the warm temps of the Sunshine State
Join in the fellowship with friends and mate,
How many WACKOS will be seen?

Saving our lighthouses is a worthy cause,

Many are headed for Saint Augustine,
A lighthouse festival now in year fifteen!
Come enjoy the warm temps of the Sunshine State
Join in the fellowship with friends and mate,
Many say this one of the greatest lighthouses to be seen.

utt ohh !!! dual endings

Saving our lighthouses is a worthy cause,
So great when they fix their flaws,


(Debbie, great to see you playing again!!!)

Saving our lighthouses is a worthy cause,
So great when they fix their flaws,
Preserve the beauty and the history,

~Judy

Saving our lighthouses is a worthy cause,
So great when they fix the flaws.
Preserve the beauty and the history,
And most of all preserve the mystery,

Saving our lighthouses is a worthy cause,
So great when they fix the flaws.
Preserve the beauty and the history,
And most of all preserve the mystery,
Simply done with replacement windows and doors!

Ever wonder where we'll be,

Ever wonder where we'll be,
When we're seventy-three?

Ever wonder where we'll be,
When we're seventy-three?
Will the world still be here for us to travel?

Ever wonder where we'll be,
When we're seventy-three?
Will the world still be here for us to travel?
Will we have the means to spend and dabble?

~Judy

Ever wonder where we'll be,
When we're seventy-three?
Will the world still be here for us to travel?
Will we have the means to spend and dabble?
What's meant to be is meant to be!

What's that flashing hard to port?

What's that flashing hard to port?
Blinking on and off near that fort,

~Judy

What's that flashing hard to port?
Blinking on and off near that fort,
Must be over 150 feet tall,

What's that flashing hard to port?
Blinking on and off near that fort,
Must be over 150 feet tall,
The Coast Guard would know, give them a call!

What's that flashing hard to port?
Blinking on and off near that fort,
Must be over 150 feet tall,
The Coast Guard would know, give them a call!
Why of course! It's Old Point Comfort!

~Judy

Why would you visit a lighthouse again and again?

~Judy

Why would you visit a lighthouse again and again?
Is it because she is like an old friend?

Why would you visit a lighthouse again and again?
Is it because she is like an old friend?
Could it be it's the closest to home

Why would you visit a lighthouse again and again?
Could it be because she is like an old friend?
Could it be she is closest to home.
Or could it be that it's not too far to roam?

Why would you visit a lighthouse again and again?
Could it be because she is like an old friend?
Could it be she is closest to home.
Or could it be that it's not too far to roam?
I'll take you there if you will tell me when!

There once was a keeper from Cape Neddick,

There once was a keeper from Cape Neddick,
Whose daughter was training as a Medic.

~Judy

There once was a keeper from Cape Neddick,
Whose daughter was training as a Medic.
The local college was her place of study,

There once was a keeper from Cape Neddick,
Whose daughter was training as a Medic.
The local college was her place of study,
She liked her coffee muddy,

There once was a keeper from Cape Neddick,
Whose daughter was training as a Medic.
The local college was her place of study,
She liked her coffee muddy,
Her skills were handy at Cape Neddick, to her credit.

~Judy