Daddy Was A Sailor - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Daddy was a sailor, join the Navy, see the world

Daddy was a sailor, boy, he liked the pretty girls

Taught me how to dance, taught me that jitter bug groove

Taught me how to make romance, my daddy taught me how to move

Daddy was a lover, he traveled all around the world

Daddy was a lover, be he loved the pretty girls

Taught me how to cuss, some folks didn’t approve

Taught me how to fight and fuss, my daddy taught mehow to move

Daddy wasn’t always at home that much

But somehow he managed to keep in touch

Well, he sent me a hula girl post card from Hawaii, he did

And that was just enough for that six year kid

Well, I never joined the navy but you know I’ve been around the world

‘Cause something that he gave me pleases all the little girls

Move a little closer, baby, please, say yes, no, don’t say maybe

The time is right and it feels good tonight

I really think we’re gonna move

I really think we’re gonna move

I really think we’re gonna move

I really think we’re gonna move