We Learned the Sea

by Dar Williams · · Folk
Lyrics

Quick Answer — We Learned the Sea Lyrics

I am the captain and I have been told That tomorrow we land and my ship has been sold Now losing this boat is worth scarce a mention I think of the crew, most of all the first ensign
Folk 2000 English

We Learned the Sea Full Lyrics

I am the captain and I have been told That tomorrow we land and my ship has been sold Now losing this boat is worth scarce a mention I think of the crew, most of all the first ensign For all we learned the sea Guiding a ship, it takes more than your skill It's the compass inside it's the strength of your will The first ensign watched as tempests all tried me I sang in the wind as if God were beside me For all we learned the sea You take the wheel one more time like I showed you We've reached the strait once even I could not go through I am the captain and I have been told But I am not shaken, I am eight years old And you are still young, but you'll understand That the stars of the sea are the same for the land And we came to learn the sea

Frequently Asked Questions

When was "We Learned the Sea" by Dar Williams released?

"We Learned the Sea" by Dar Williams was released in 2000.

What genre is "We Learned the Sea" by Dar Williams?

"We Learned the Sea" by Dar Williams is a Folk song.

What are the opening lyrics of "We Learned the Sea"?

The opening lyrics are: "I am the captain and I have been told"