[Verse 1 (Bars 1-4: I - I - I - I)] Out on the Kiel Canal, wind howlin' fierce and cold, Pilot's gotta climb that rope ladder, brave and bold. Ship's movin' steady, no time to stall, Grab the line from the tender boat, answer the call. [Verse 2 (Bars 5-8: IV - IV - I - I)] Kiel-Holtenau locks or Brunsbüttel tight, Curves and crowds, navigatin' through the night. Foreign captains lean on my local know-how, Dodge the bends, keep her steady somehow. [Chorus (Bars 9-12: V - IV - I - V Turnaround)] Oh, the pilot's life, body achin' sore, Scalin' that ladder in the pourin' pour. Over takin', slucin' in, checkin' the tolls, Runnin' this canal with nautical soul. [Verse 3 (Repeat 12-Bar Structure)] Wind and weather beatin' down my back, Assess the vessel, read the waves' attack. Customs duty, police on board too, Coordination sharp, see the whole crew through. [Chorus (Bars 9–12: V – IV – I – V Turnaround)] Oh, every ship has its way to steer, Some run gentle, some kick in gear. I read their moves by feel and sight, Keepin’ ’em steady through the day and night. [Verse 4 (Final 12-Bar with Solo Break)] Tight schedulin', no room for delay, Expert eye on maneuvers all the way. From the ladder climb to the engine's hum, Pilot's blues keep the big ships comin'.
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