Am F          G
You're the reason for my today
            F  G                C
Was tempest tossed, now I sleep soundly
         G  F          C
Thanks to you I gladly say

Chorus:
             G                 C
That if your goldmine comes up empty
        G                 C
I'll be there to work the claim
            Em           F
If you're a captain of a shipwreck
        C         G          C  G (repeat)
I'll be firstmate    to your shame


C G (repeat)
Trust in me to share your burden
         Am F          G
Stand by you   where I belong
          F G            C
When life brings the day uncertain
       G            F         C
I will soothe you     with my song

Chorus:
And if your goldmine comes up empty
I'll be there to work the claim
If you're a captain of a shipwreck
I'll be first mate to your shame

C G (repeat)
Fear no flood in stormy weather
        Am F             G
Fear no fire   if winds arise
          F G                C
Flesh and blood, I'm yours forever
       G     F           C
And forever,    it never dies

Chorus:
And if your goldmine comes up empty
I'll be there to work the claim
If you're a captain of a shipwreck
I'll be first mate to your shame

            Em           F
If you're a captain of a shipwreck
        Em                F
You can find me up on the top deck
          Em           F
You'll be captain of a shipwreck
        C         G          C  G (repeat)
I'll be firstmate    to your shame.