Lyrics
[Verse 1] I signed my last chart at the harbor office Folded the brass key into the keeper’s hand Then i found the kids by the old launch ramp Arguing over which way the tide would turn I said, “bring your questions, bring a steady grip The sea won’t mind if you don’t know it yet” [Pre-Chorus] We eased past the buoy, the town slipped small And every face leaned forward at once [Chorus] There’s always another blue beyond the blue Another point of land you haven’t found Take the wind as it comes, let the compass lead you The whole wide world is waiting to be sounded I’ve spent my years where the deep water starts And i’d sail it all again with you There’s always another blue beyond the blue [Verse 2] I told them of a dawn off santa cruz island When dolphins cut the bow like silver shears Of a squall that sent our lunch tin skittering And the quiet that arrived when it cleared One boy asked if i was ever frightened I said, “sure—and i learned to read the signs” [Pre-Chorus] We marked the channel, checked the lines Then let the afternoon open wide [Chorus] There’s always another blue beyond the blue Another point of land you haven’t found Take the wind as it comes, let the compass lead you The whole wide world is waiting to be sounded I’ve spent my years where the deep water starts And i’d sail it all again with you There’s always another blue beyond the blue [Bridge] Now they take the tiller, one by one Calling out the depth, watching clouds assemble I don’t need to be the first to see the coast It’s enough to hear them say, “i think we can” [Final chorus] There’s always another blue beyond the blue Another point of land you haven’t found Take the wind as it comes, let the compass lead you The whole wide world is waiting to be sounded I’ve spent my years where the deep water starts Now the next adventure starts with you There’s always another blue beyond the blue [Outro] Another blue beyond the blue I’ll be here when you come through
