Lyrics:

I cover the waterfront
Watchin the ship go by
I could see everybodys baby
But I couldnt see mine
I could see the ships pullin in
To the harbor
I could see the people
Meeting their loved one
Shakin hand
I sat there
So all alone
Coverin the waterfront

And after a while
All the people
Left the harbor
And headed for their destination
All the ships
Left the harbor
And headed for their next destination
I sat there
Coverin the waterfront

And after a while
I looked down the ocean
As far as I could see - in the fog
I saw a ship
It headed this way
Comin out the foam
It must be my baby
Comin down
And after a while
The ship pulled into the harbor
Rollin slow
So triple (?)
And my baby
Stepped off board
I was still
Coverin the waterfront

Said Johnny,
Our ship had trouble - with the fog
And thats why were so late
So late
Comin home
Comin down