The Waterfront (1965) John Lee Hooker (Ft. The Groundhogs)

I cover the waterfront, watchin' the ship go by
I could see, everyne's, baby, but I couldn't see mine

I cover the waterfront, watchin' the ship go by
I could see, they meetin' they loved ones
Shakin' hands, and laughin' and talkin'
With they loved ones
I couldn't see mine

I still cover the waterfront
My little girl, walked over to me
Said, "Oh, Johnny, you've been sitting here
So personally, and so long, coverin' this water front"

I looked around, and to her face
I said, "I'll be here, till my baby come down"
Well

And after a while, all the ships, left the harbor
And the little ones, went on they way, to they destination
I still sit there, coverin' the waterfront

And after a while, I looked down the ocean
As far as I could see
I saw a ship, in the fog
And headed, this way
It must be my baby comin' home to me