Karaoké Home From The Sea Derek Ryan

On a cold winter's night with a storm at its height the lifeboat answered the call

They pitched and they tossed 'till we thought they were lost

As we watched from the harbor wall

Though the night was pitch black there was no turning back

For someone was waiting out there

But each volunteer had to live with his fear as they joined in a silent prayer

Carry us home home, home from the sea

Angels of mercy answer our plea

And carry us home home, home from the sea

Carry us safely home from the sea

As they battled their way past the mouth of the bay

It was blowing like never before

As they gallantly fought every one of them thought of loved ones back on the shore

Then a flicker of light and they knew they were right

There she was on the crest of a wave

She's an old fishing boat and she's barely afloat

Please God there are souls we can save

And carry them home home, home from the sea

Angels of mercy answer our plea

And carry us home home, home from the sea

Carry us safely home from the sea

And back in the town in a street that runs down to the sea and the harbor wall

They'd gathered in pairs at the foot of the stairs to wait for the radio call

And just before dawn when all hope had gone came a hush and a faraway sound

'Twas the coxswain he roared all survivors on board

Thank God and we're homeward bound

To carry them home home, home from the sea

Angels of mercy answer our plea

And carry them home home, home from the sea

Carry them safely home from the sea

Home, home home from the sea

Angels of mercy answer our plea

And carry them home home, home from the sea

Carry us safely home from the sea