Here's a story to tell, for all ne'er-do-wells
And sadly, I know that it's true, yes it's true
So if you hear truth or are living proof
Then you know this could happen to you
When your ship comes in and my luck runs out
Then we'll know what our love's about
I'll be waiting there up around the bend
And when my luck runs out, that's when your ship comes in
I'll be waiting there, down by the dock
Heart in my hands, about three o'clock
But time's running out, I know our love will end
When I see that ship coming 'round the bend
They got a stack full of papers down at the Union Hall
And if you got a dime, they give you a number to call
Well, some people make money, make it every day
And other people got nothing but some bills to pay
How long have I been waiting, waiting for that day
To see some good luck rising, and I'll be on my way
I'll leave her far behind, fortune's my only friend
When I see that ship coming 'round the bend
Here's a story to tell, for all you ne'er-do-wells
So if you hear that truth, or are living proof
Then I'll be waiting there, up around the bend
And when your luck runs out, that's when your ship comes in