If I were a fisherman's friend I'd rush to meet him at the docks I'd fix his boat on the horizon And pray for fair weather If I were a fisherman's friend I'd be his figurehead I'd brave the rough sea And secure the boats safely If I... If I... If I... If I... If I were a fisherman's friend I'd warm the gaileys and pour the wine I'd salt the fish consult the time I'd ford the cold and rush the crossing If I were a fisherman's friend I'd bay the oceans I'd consult the tide I'd brave his child If I were a fisherman's friend I'd crush the deep I'd safeguard the keep I'd scour the sky I'd scour the sky