Woke up this morning on the bridge of this big boat
Some kind of steamship, paddle wheel, a whole town afloat
A throng of people milled that misty morning air
And I just gawked around, pretended not to stare
But the boss, he seeks me out and nudges me aside
Says I got a job for you, don’t you run and hide
Got this guitar on your shoulder, same as me
Now is there any place on this earth you’d rather be
Oh Boss Man, can this really all be true
Is this an invitation for me to play with you
Oh Boss Man, if it is then count me in
Cause I promised myself not to turn away again
He says there’re people here who’ve been bitten by the snake
It may sound strange at first but it sure ain’t no mistake
Cause they’re pilgrims all and that’s what they’re doing here
So let’s play a few tunes, help them walk right toward their fears
Oh Boss Man, can this really all be true
Is this an invitation for me to play with you
Oh Boss Man, if it is then count me in
Cause I promised myself not to turn away again
He says your brother’s here and your sister she’s here too
And they’re both thrilled to share this space and be with you
Cause we’re all on this boat together headed north
And the music’s in your blood so brother let’s hold forth
Oh Boss Man, can this really all be true
Is this an invitation for me to play with you
Oh Boss Man, if it is then count me in
Cause I promised myself not to turn away again
Woke up this morning on the bridge of this big boat
Some kind of steamship, paddle wheel, a whole town afloat
With all these pilgrims in the misty morning air
And I’m not leaving here, I’m not going anywhere
Oh Boss Man, ya I know that this is true
The invitation, the music, the chance to be with you
Oh Boss Man, go ahead and count me in
Cause I’m never never going to turn away again
Oh Boss Man, I can feel how this is true
Cause I’m feeling my way through this music right to you
Oh Boss Man, don’t you know that I’m on board
Yippee cay-yay-aye, hallelujah, hey I’m praising the Lord