Cape Henry

Cape Henry, Cape Henry

Battle field on fire

On water, white water

With them flames climbing higher

We fired our cannons

For at least two hours or more

Cape Henry, Cape Henry

That old Virginia shore

Well I served as a sailor

It was back in '81

I can't say that I'm sorry

I volunteered for what I done

We trained and we waited

But we would not be outdone

Then one day, six battle ships

Came out of the rising sun

So we all manned our stations

yeah we passed a jug of wine

We waited in patience

Waited for a sign

First thunder, then lightning

Then a ringing in my ear

I can still hear that screaming

Even after all these years

Cape Henry, Cape Henry

Battle field on fire

On water, white water

With them flames climbing higher

We fired our cannons

For at least two hours or more

Cape Henry, Cape Henry

That old Virginia shore

Our deck was in tatters

That smoke was think and black

For each shot that they fired

We fired two right back

Then up in my shoulder

Something knocked me down

The last I remember was that water all around

Cape Henry, Cape Henry

Battle field on fire

On water, white water

With them flames climbing higher

We fired our cannons

For at least two hours or more

Cape Henry, Cape Henry

That old Virginia shore

So I woke up in Richmond

With a medal on my chest

I know that I earned it

Cause I know that I done my best

We did lose that battle

But I heard we won the war

So I headed back home to

Recieve my reward

I plow this man's field now

From morning until night

That war took my left arm

I'm working with my right

I guess I fought for the freedom

Of richer men up north

But I still fight for something

This plow goes back and forth

Cape Henry, Cape Henry

Battle field on fire

Hunt water, white water

With them flames climbing higher

We fired our cannons

For at least two hours or more

Cape Henry, Cape Henry

That old Virginia shore