Captain Kenny found a sunken ship
Oh, how he fixed it up
Captain Kenny tore his family apart
He never learned how to love
You had demons that much I know is true
How much does that account for
How much does that excuse
On your dying bed, she asked
"What was it you didn't like about me, dad"
With a shrug of your shoulder, cruel til the end
You told her you could never put your finger on it
Those were the last words she heard before you died
You didn't love her enough to leave her with a lie
Captain Kenny found a sunken ship
Oh, how he fixed it up
Captain Kenny tore his family apart
He never learned how to love
A family of German immigrants
You swore your mother hated you
Your sister sings a different song
But which one of you sings the truth
You can cry and beg all you want
But looking for honesty
Is a waste of your precious time
In an alcoholic family
In an alcoholic family
In an alcoholic family
Captain Kenny found a sunken ship
Oh, how he fixed it up
Captain Kenny tore his family apart
He never learned how to love
You pushed your youngest down the stairs
You tore your daughter down
Asked the middle child to end it all
And chased your wife straight out of town
And in another fit of rage
You put a gun to your head
Called your son over
And put it in his hands
Captain Kenny found a sunken ship
Captain Kenny found a sunken ship
Captain Kenny found a
Captain Kenny found a sunken ship
Oh, how he fixed it up
Captain Kenny tore his family apart
He never learned
He never learned
He never learned how to love
The poor old captain died with his rage
Leaving many scars behind
But not a single empty page
Some peace, oh captain, I hope you did find