A song about the Jones Point lighthouse in Alexandria, Va.
folk
americana
lighthouse
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Story behind the song
Jones Point lighthouse in Alexandria Va...deserves a song
Lyrics
From sundown to morning, she sends out her warning
You're safe when she stays by your side
For shallows or shoals, she proudly patrols
To serve as your riverine guide
That Jones Point lady, stands there waiting
and the way that she shines
brings me home everytime
They came up the river with goods to deliver
Or sailors to serve at the Yard
Nearing the city, with steeples so pretty
Her keeper's there standing his guard
(Chorus)
The years have been fleeting
The banks are retreating
She tries defeating the passage of time
To be there for mine
I've said countless goodbyes, but when I return I
still find I visit her shore
And look from her windows, at waves as the wind blows
And all the boats passing before
(Chorus)