A Tribute Shanty to the Christmas Ship USS New York

[Intro spoken] A Tribute Shanty to the Battleship "USS New York" BB-34 nicknamed the "Christmas Ship" [Verse] On the rolling waves she sails so grand USS New York from a brave command A battleship with stories bold Ghosts of sailors from days of old [Chorus] Oh Christmas Ship you rule the sea With iron hull and strength so free Through storm and calm you proudly roam Bringing sailors their fateful home [Verse 2] From New York Harbor she did stride A fortress on the ocean wide Her cannons roared with a thunderous might Guarding freedom in darkest night [Bridge] Across the tides and through the years Her name resounded loud and clear A symbol of a nation's pride With her the brave sailors ride [Verse 3] In battles fierce she held her ground With courage endless yet unbound In memory she sails the past A legacy built to forever last [Chorus] Oh Christmas Ship you rule the sea With iron hull and strength so free Through storm and calm you proudly roam Bringing sailors their fateful home [Outro fading] Christmas is coming... Christmas is coming... Christmas is coming soon.