[Verse 1] When the masthead turned east and the canvas filled my uncle named the wind like it had a will Salt on the lip rope burn in the hand every harbor knew us like they know the sand [Pre-Chorus] And the door stayed open for the tired and the new one hand on the rail one prayer in the blue [Chorus] Always welcome all ways welcome say it by the quay Always welcome all ways welcome come in from the sea [Verse 2] From Martin to Madeira from Bridgetown to Brest a cup was set down easy for the eastbound guest Lantern by the ledger smoke by the beam names passed like cargo between the docks and dreams [Pre-Chorus] And the old road lesson rode on every line if you bring the storm bring the bread and wine [Chorus] Always welcome all ways welcome say it by the quay Always welcome all ways welcome come in from the sea [Bridge] Some said it one way some said it twice either way it opened like a lantern light Not just a greeting more like a vow the wind keeps moving but it knows us now [Chorus] Always welcome all ways welcome say it by the quay Always welcome all ways welcome come in from the sea [Outro] Let the sails lean over let the harbor sing always welcome to the wandering wind
