NEIL YOUNG

- Captain Kennedy Lyrics

I am a young mariner headed to war
I'm thinkin' 'bout my family
and what it was for
There's water on the wood
and the sails feel good
And when I get to shore
I hope that I can kill good.

My father was a sailor
named Captain Kennedy
He lost his wooden schooner
to the Germans on the sea
Exploded on the water
for everyone to see
And humiliate that American
Captain Kennedy.

I saw him in Nassau in 1971
His strength was failin'
but he still ran a run
He worked 'til his fingers
wore to the bone
To buy that wooden schooner
and sail on his own.

He was known in the islands
as hundred foot iron
That steel hull freighter
was passin' its time
And time flew by faster
with life on the sea
And the days grew shorter
for Captain Kennedy.

I am a young mariner headed to war
I'm thinkin' 'bout my family
and what it was for
There's water on the wood
and the sails feel good
And when I get to shore
I hope that I can kill good.

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Facts about Captain Kennedy

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Who wrote Captain Kennedy lyrics?


Captain Kennedy is written and performed by Neil Young.
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When was Captain Kennedy released?


It is first released on November 03, 1980 as part of Neil Young's album "Hawks & Doves" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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Which genre is Captain Kennedy?


Captain Kennedy falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced Captain Kennedy?


Captain Kennedy is produced by David Briggs, Neil Young, Richard Kaplan, Tim Mulligan.
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How long is the song Captain Kennedy?


Captain Kennedy song length is 2 minutes and 53 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Neil Young
Record Label(s): 1981 Reprise Records
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