A Few Empty Waves

My cargo was gold and myrrh When it all took a turn for the worse From then on, diminishing returns The sea had brought me some fortune and fame I was still hoping for more of the same Thought I had to readjust my aim And then, long and boring A period of calm Id do anything Me and my companion A portuguese water dog In his finest years Id do anything Faithful and hard working In someone elses service Were bound to spend our days For the young and the restless We leave a few empty waves The 5th of August, I sighted land Now I ask you if I can Tie my boat, even leave it in the sand The sea had brought me some fame I had been hoping for more of the same But now I had to reconsider my game Gather your council Signal me with flags Id do anything Me and my companion A portuguese water dog In his finest years Id do anything Faithful and hard working In someone elses service Were bound to spend our days For the young and the restless We leave a few empty waves Gather your council I wait for the flags Id do anything Me and my companion A portuguese water dog In his finest years Id do anything Faithful and hard working In someone elses service Were bound to spend our days For the young and the restless We leave a few empty waves