Dougie MacLean 1981
The waves crash in the tide rolls out
It’s an angry sea but there is no doubt
That the lighthouse will keep shining out
To warn a lonely sailor
And the lightning strikes And the wind cuts cold
Through the sailor’s bones Through the sailor’s soul
‘Til there’s nothing left that he can hold
Except a rolling ocean
Chorus:
Oh I am ready for the storm
Yes sir ready I am ready for the storm
I’m ready for the storm
Oh give me mercy for my dreams
‘Cause every confrontation seems
To tell me What it really means
To be this lonely sailor
And when the sky begins to clear
The sun it melts away my fear
I shed a silent weary tear
For those who mean to love me
The distance it is no real friend
And time will take its time
And you will find that in the end
It brings you me This lonely sailor
And when You take me by the hand
You love me, Lord, You love me
And I should have realized
I had no reasons to be frightenedÂ