Ship Of Fools

C G F Went to see the captain, Adim7 C Strangest I could find, E F Em Laid my proposition down, Dm G Laid it on the line. F C I won't slave for beggar's pay, Em Dm Likewise gold and jewels, F C But I would slave to learn the way G F C To sink your ship of fools. G F C Ship of fools on a cruel sea, G F Am Ship of fools sail away from me. Adim7 It was later than I thought when I first believed you, Dm G F C Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools. C G F Saw your first ship sink and drown, Adim7 C From rockin' of the boat, E F Em And all that could not sink or swim Dm G Was just left there to float. F C I won't leave you drifting down, Em Dm But whoa it makes me wild, F C With thirty years upon my head G F C To have you call me child. G F C Ship of fools on a cruel sea, G F Am Ship of fools sail away from me. Adim7 It was later than I thought when I first believed you, Dm G F C Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools. C G F The bottles stand as empty, Adim7 C As they were filled before. E F Em Time there was and plenty, Dm G But from that cup no more. F C Though I could not caution all, Em Dm I still might warn a few. F C Don't lend your hand to raise no flag, G F C Atop no ship of fools. G F C Ship of fools on a cruel sea, G F Am Ship of fools sail away from me. Adim7 It was later than I thought when I first believed you, Dm G F C Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools. Am Adim7 It was later than I thought when I first believed you, Dm G F C Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools.