The Waterfront

by John Lee Hooker · · Blues
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Quick Answer — The Waterfront Lyrics

[00:19.18] I cover the waterfront [00:30.57] Watching the ship go by [00:41.36] I could see, everybody's baby, but I couldn't see mine [00:53.31]
Blues 1966 English

The Waterfront Full Lyrics

I cover the waterfront Watching the ship go by I could see, everybody's baby, but I couldn't see mine I could see, the ships pulling in to the harbor I could see the people, meeting their loved one Shaking hand I sat there so all alone, covering 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, covering 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, coming out the foam It must be my baby, coming down And after a while, the ship pulled into the harbor Rolling slow, so cripple And my baby, stepped off board I was still, covering the waterfront Said, "Johnny, our ship had trouble with the fog And that's why we're so late, so late Coming home, coming 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: "[00:19.18] I cover the waterfront"