C G (repeat) 
I was lost until you found me 
           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.