This is how I play it:

.....Bm
The waves crash in and the tide tide pulls out
.........A
it's an angry sea but there is no doubt
...........G
that the lighthouse will keep shining out
....F#m
to warn the lonely sailor
..........Bm
and the lightning strikes and the wind cuts cold
...............A
through the sailor's bones, through the sailor's soul
...............G
till there's nothing left that he can hold
..F#m
except the rolling ocean

....Bm.....G.............A
but I am ready for the storm, yes sir, ready
Bm.....G..............A.........A.............Bm
I am ready for the storm, I'm ready for the storm

Etc.

Oh give me mercy for my dreams
cause every confrontation seems
to tell me what it really means
to be this lonely sailor
but when the sky begins to clear
and the sun it melts away my fear
I'll cry a silent weary tear
for those that need to love me

CHORUS

The distance it is no real friend
and time will take its time and
you will find that in the end
it brings you me, the lonely sailor
and when you take me by your side
you love me warm, you love me and
I should have realized
I had no reason to be frightened

CHORUS
CHORUS


--Mbo