To Build A Boat

Lyrics only, although I have a tune in my head that was similar to a Negro call & response hymn

1.       I’m gonna build a boat,

Going to sail it across the sea,

To carry you home to me 

I’m gonna build a boat,

To bring you back to me.

[ ./. ] repeat

2.       I’m gonna build a boat,

          To sail the ocean blue.

          That’s what I’m going to do—

          Sail me right back to you—[ ./. ] optional repeat

          Even a little boat will do,

          That can sail an even keel one point true .

                   Row her down the River of Joy (repeat)

                   Bring her ‘round the windward shore.

          We’re gonna sail her ever-more,

          I’m gonna build a wooden boat

          To sail her to the Farther Shore [ .//. ]

                   Sail her home to the Farther Shore —

                   (several repeats of last line)