By the rail he stands
On black waves he rides
The tomorrow belongs to him
And the queen by his side
Do not fear the storm
Master the oaken galley
And be brave at heart
For your king and countryTurn the prow towards the storm
For it's too late to turn backRoyal galley under the sky
Oh oh
Breaking waves oh, so high
Oh ohThe ship is swaying
Great white sails are torn
"Work harder faithful crew,
Or you'll do nothing more."
The firm hand of doom
Makes the ship heal.
Rocking out of controlBending up its keel
The imposing galley twists and turns
Struggling in the wild wavesRoyal galley sailing no more
Oh oh
The ship is doomed forevermore
Oh ohPanic and agony hands in the cold air
As we're heading towards our destiny
The figurehead is going down towards the black end
Never to be seen again crossing the seven seas
Clashing waves are our tragic requiem
Since the maiden voyage was the last to beThe golden flagship of the fleet
Is heading for its deepest graveRoyal galley lost at sea
Oh oh
Down in the deep, restin' in peace
Oh oh
Songwriters
STEFAN WEINERHALLPublished by
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