down at the docks you and me walking watching you watching the ships coming into the harbor you told me again of your voyages grand i loved you most when you spoke of the seven wonders and you reached in your coat for your telescope see what you could see when your ship comes in when your ship comes in when your ship comes in you ll be happy down at the docks you and me walking watching you watching the ships coming into the harbor and it was my treat to buy you fine sweets kippers in tins little things to bring you pleasure and you parted your lips for a herring fish didn t part them for me when your ship comes in when your ship comes in when your ship comes in you ll be happy i won t plead and i won t beg shed salt tears all down your neck when your ship comes in i won t weep and i won t mourn i m gonna let my long hair down when your ship comes in who s gonna hold your hand so cold who s gonna gaze in your glazing eye who s gonna kiss your prattling lips who s gonna lay in a bed so wide who s gonna lay in your lonely bed who s gonna love you like me when your ship comes in when your ship comes in when your ship comes in