[Verse 1 – lead] Down by the jetty where the breakers hit the stone Lives a man who knows the ocean like it’s blood and bone Never speaks in more than whispers, never rushes where he stands But he nods when we say “I’m Dail Milton!” Like he somehow understands [Verse 1 – background] (like he somehow understands) [Chorus – all] Raise a pint for the jetty man (jetty man!) Who reads the waves like scripture in the sand (in the sand!) He said “tide’s turning soon, boys” And we followed his command (his command) Raise a pint for the jetty man (jetty man!) With a face carved out of salt and wind (salt and wind!) If the sea trusts anyone It surely trusted him (trusted him) [Verse 2 – lead] He’ll tell you where the crabs run and where the baitfish hide He’ll point once with his thumb and you know where to cast your line Never boasts of all his stories, though you feel he’s lived a few And he laughs when we start singing Like he once sang with a crew [Verse 2 – background] (like he once sang with a crew) [Chorus – all] Raise a pint for the jetty man (jetty man!) Who reads the waves like scripture in the sand (in the sand!) He said “tide’s turning soon, boys” And we followed his command (his command) [Bridge – chant, printed four times] Salt and stone! (salt and stone!) Guide us home! (guide us home) Salt and stone! (salt and stone!) Jetty man alone! (man alone) [Final Chorus – all] Raise a pint for the jetty man (jetty man!) Who reads the waves like scripture in the sand (in the sand!) He said “tide’s turning soon, boys” And we followed his command (his command)
