Dockers Hands
Ahab
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I was born in a docker's hands on the edge of rocky shores
I learned to tie the rope real good, but I yearned for something more
And every day I'd watch the freight, my mother close behind
I couldn't wait to cross those hills and see the other side
This is a wild mind mother, you'll never leave my side
I couldn't stand cold salt water, or wastin' all my time
I'm betting it all, my mother, whatever I can find
Is better than old road running, so pray for me, I promise I will ride
At sixteen came with tears and doubt, I walked away from home
I tried to find a place to use my hands for something more
I took a room, I took a job, I took a risk with a train
From one place, from coast to coast, just a guitar and my name
This is a wild mind mother, you'll never leave my side
I couldn't stand cold salt water, or wastin' all my time
I'm betting it all, my mother, whatever I can find
Is better than old road running, so pray for me, I promise I will ride
I hit L.A., I met a girl with a voice like Doris Day
And every night the crowds would come and sit and watch us play
But every day I'd think of you, father by the fire
And wonder if you'd recognize the man that was your child
'Cause this is a wild mind mother, you'll never leave my side
I couldn't stand cold salt water, or wastin' all my time
I'm betting it all, my mother, whatever I can find
Is better than old road running, so pray for me, I promise I will ride
Oh pray for me, I promise I will ride