Verse 1
We are an island nation, surrounded by the sea.
The green atlantic ocean blows around us wild and free
While swimming in her harbours, or fishing from her quay
When a flare lights up the night sky, the lifeboat sails the sea
Chorus 1
Over Sherkin island and around the Achill sound
Where the mackerel and the herring and the cormorant are found
where fishermen are toiling, where that fleet of men are bound
It’s there you’ll find the lifeboat, when hope has runs aground
Verse 2
A fishing boat left Castletown, 8 fishermen aboard
Heading for the north sea, the fishing grounds of yore
A rope broke on the starboard, the winch it gave a roar
Three fishermen lie injured mayday mayday to the shore
Chorus 2
Launch out the lifeboat from that seaside quay
The orange boat is sailing, bringing hope across the sea
Where the wind is blowing, gale force atlantic swell
It’s there you’ll find the lifeboat when hope is lost at sea
It’s there you’ll find the lifeboat, bringing hope across the sea (to end)
Extra Verse
From Malin down to Mizen, Killybegs to Baltimore
The lifeboat crews are sailing bringing hope accross the sea
A pleasure craft in trouble, the Coxwain gives the call
They launch out from the slipway, ploughing through the foam
Chorus 1
Its there you’ll find the lifeboat, when you need a friend
End
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