Intro Hey sailor, got a minute to dance Just one more hour Make it quick now, sugar This tide won’t last Verse 1 We’ve been waitin’ on the shoreline, watchin’ ships roll in Soakin’ up the sunshine, till our orders come in Then the bell went for boarding and the mood went wild So step aside now sailor, I’m your boogie-woogie child Chorus Swing me sideways sailor, make it neat Mind the rails and watch your feet Spin me round till the night says soon I’ll jitter down the gangway ’neath a jive-talkin’ moon Verse 2 You’ve got swagger in your anchor chain He’s got hope runnin’ through his veins Navy blue and nervous smiles We haven’t seen boys in a while Chorus Swing me sideways sailor, take it slow This deck’s alive and startin’ to glow If the officers stare, let ’em disapprove This ship’s on fire and we’ve got nothing to lose Bridge The lights are dim and the tide holds tight Your cap’s too big but your grin’s alright We’re headin’ out where the long nights be So save that dance out there with me Final Chorus Swing me sideways sailor, don’t you stall We’ll bring colour to every wall Let the drums go wild, let the rhythm croon Oh honey swing me sideways sailor Till the stars fall into tune A-hooooy
