The Waterfront

by John Lee Hooker · · Blues
Lyrics

Quick Answer — The Waterfront Lyrics

I cover the waterfront, watchin' the ship go by I could see, everybody's baby, but I couldn't see mine I could see, the ships pullin' in, to the harbor I could see the people, meetin' their loved one
Blues 1966 English

The Waterfront Full Lyrics

I cover the waterfront, watchin' the ship go by I could see, everybody's baby, but I couldn't see mine I could see, the ships pullin' in, to the harbor I could see the people, meetin' their loved one Shakin' hand, I sat there, So all alone, coverin' the waterfront And after a while, all the people, Left the harbor, and headed for their destination All the ships, left the harbor, And headed for their next destination I sat there, coverin' the waterfront And after a while, I looked down the ocean, As far as I could see, in the fog, I saw a ship It headed, this way, comin' out the foam It must be my baby, comin' down And after a while, the ship pulled into the harbor, Rollin' slow, so cripple And my baby, stepped off board I was still, coverin' the waterfront Said "Johnny, our ship had trouble, with the fog And that's why we're so late, so late Comin' home, comin' down'

Frequently Asked Questions

When was "The Waterfront" by John Lee Hooker released?

"The Waterfront" by John Lee Hooker was released in 1966.

What genre is "The Waterfront" by John Lee Hooker?

"The Waterfront" by John Lee Hooker is a Blues song.

What are the opening lyrics of "The Waterfront"?

The opening lyrics are: "I cover the waterfront, watchin' the ship go by"