The Night the Captains Walked the Shore
Album: Sketches of Lewis and Clark
By: Donnie57
By: Donnie57
Duration
2:46
Genres
Description
Sketches of Lewis and Clark is a concept album that chronicles the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806). It's a great way to learn history through music! On the evening of May 14, 1805, Lewis and Clark walked along the river, “a circumstance,” according to Lewis, “which rarely happened.” It was routine that while one captain walked the shore, the other would stay on the boat in case something happened. As fate would have it, a near catastrophe happened . . .
Lyrics
It’s unfortunate Charbonneau was at the helm The night the captains walked the shore Charbonneau cannot swim And is the most timid waterman In the world It’s unfortunate a crosswind capsized the boat The night the captains walked the shore All things important Floated downstream All to be lost to the world It’s fortunate Sacagawea was very calm The night the captains walked the shore She caught and preserved All things important Saving them all for the world It’s fortunate Cruzzate was on board The night the captains walked the shore He ordered two men to bail While the rest rowed to shore All to be saved for the world It’s fortunate Sacagawea was very calm The night the captains walked the shore She caught and preserved All things important Saving them all for the world
