Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
This song was originally inspired by the best-selling novel I Cover the Waterfront, written by Max Miller in 1932. Since the original release in 1933, the song became instantly popular and has been covered by greats like Billie Holiday, The Lester Young Trio and Louis Armstrong.
Away from the city that hurts and knocks
I'm standing alone by the desolate docks
In the still and the chill of the night
I see the horizon the great unknown
My heart has an ache
It's as heavy as stone
Will the dawn coming on, make it light
I cover the waterfront
I'm watching the sea
Will the one I love
Be coming back to me
I cover the waterfront
In search of my love
And I'm covered by
A starlit sky above
Here am I
Patiently waiting
Hoping and longing
Oh how I yearn
Where are you
Are you forgetting
Will you remember
Will you return
I cover the waterfront
I'm watching the sea
Will the one I love
Be coming back to me
I Cover the Waterfront was written by Edward Heyman & Johnny Green.
I Cover the Waterfront was produced by Mike Stevens & Annie Lennox.
Annie Lennox released I Cover the Waterfront on Tue Oct 21 2014.