Sailor's Lament Lyrics - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Woke up early feelin' light, (shame, it's a shame.) 

Somebody got to me last night, (shame, it's a shame.) 

Sat down for a friendly duel, (shame, it's a shame.) 

With one-eyed jacks 'n' jokers, too, (shame, it's a shame.) 

[Chorus:] 

Ooh, sailor man, (shame, it's a shame.) 

Ooh, sailor man. (shame, it's a shame.) 

Poormouth Henry turned on me, (shame, it's a shame.) 

Said, "boy, I'm gonna pick you clean." (shame, it's a shame.) 

[Chorus:] 

Oh! 

Henry said, "don't you mess that pile," (shame, it's a shame.) 

Had three aces 'n' he had five. (shame, it's a shame.) 

[Chorus:] 

Shame, it's a shame. 

(repeat 5x)