In this time of bleakness Walks on many a man Shame to have no bootstrings Gets by with what he can What he can In this time.... 'side these walls a shantytown She dreams of comforts gold 'neath a shimmering streetlight She will shine like silver Shine like silver In this town.... In this sea of shipwrecks Every life must end Shot rings out chills your spine Who can trust your friends Trust your friends In this sea....and it sails