[Verse 1]
Michael Light, he was a sailor
He made the ocean his home
On cold nights, he’d drop his anchor
And from his ship, you’d hear his song

[Chorus 1]
I’ll sail, to the islands and I’ll
Live among the waves
Use a palm tree for a pillow
And some shade
Turn my boat into a house
And I’ll change my wandering ways
And maybe I’ll grow old
Before God rests my weary soul

[Verse 2]
Michael Light, he was a pirate
With a bottle in hand, he was the scourge of the sea
On cold nights, when it was quiet
For miles around, you’d hear him sing

[Chorus 2]
I’ll sail, to the mainland make my
Home among the pines
Usе their branches for a sheltеr
And a fire
I’ll hang up my pistols and I’ll
Leave this life behind
And maybe I’ll grow old
Before God takes my wicked soul
[Bridge]
Off the coast one stormy night
In a battle for gold, I saw Michael lose his life
Right before he closed his eyes
Oh the fighting stopped, to hear his song

[Chorus 3]
I never made it to the islands
Never made it to the pines
Never built my house
Or tried to change my life
I was born to be a sailor
I never could give up the fight
I know I won’t grow old
As God takes my restless soul