The Way Of Men
The Way Of Men
©David Walburn 1999
VERSE
Captains load you boats with plenty of supplies
Everything you can think of that will help the men survive
But save most of the room for whiskey by the drum
Make sure we don’t run out until we’re many miles from him
CHORUS
It’s The Way Of Men a need for adventure
And plenty of open spaces we can roam
It’s The Way of Men a need for adventure
Because we will never be satisfied just staying at home
VERSE
What possesses men to leave their women folk behind
Strike out on a journey just to see what they can find
When all they do is think about their lady’s tender kiss
And all the many ways they’ll make up for the lovings that they’ve missed
CHORUS (Repeat)
VERSE
I knew I didn’t like you from the moment that we met
Maybe it was your shifty eyes or just the way you spit
But I know you stole my knife because you ain’t nothing but a bum
So first I’m gonna whoop you good, then shoot you with my gun
CHORUS (Repeat)
VERSE
Now beaver line the riverbanks and gold is everywhere
It is all for the taking for any man who dares
So, honey I’ll be gone for just a year or two
But when I return a richer man, I’ll make it up to you
CHORUS (Repeat)