Great Big Sea - Jack Hinks Lyrics
Ah, when Jack comes ashore he's got money galoreAnd he's seldom cut short of a jobHe can dress now as well, as any can tellWith a good silver watch in his fobPoor Jack in his life was ne'er paired with a wifeThough sometimes with lasses he linksHe's a seafarin', sailmakin', gamblin', caperin'Grog-drinking hero,Jack Hinks, oh, Jack HinksWhen inclined for to spend he walks in with a friendAnd with pleasure he sits himself downHe tips up his glass and he winks at the lassAnd he smiles if she happens to frownAnd like a ramblin' true blue when the rent becomes dueOn the table the money he clinksHe's a seafarin', sailmakin', gamblin', caperin'Grog-drinking hero,Jack Hinks, oh, Jack Hinks-- Instrumental bitBound home the other fall we fell into a squallRound the northermost head of Cape FrielsWe were washed away without further delayAt the thought, how my spirit it chillsWe were bashed on the rocks like a hard-hunted foxOf death and destruction he thinksHe's a seafaring sailmakin', gamblin', caperin'Grog-drinking hero,Jack Hinks, oh, Jack HinksJack, without fail, was out in that same galeHaving drove across Bonavist' BayOh, Neptune did rail as he hauled in all sailAnd had his two spars cut awayOh, but Providence kind so eases the windAnd on sailors so constantly thinksHe savedThat seafarin', sailmakin', gamblin', caperin' (x2)Grog-drinking hero, Jack Hinks