[Verse]
In a little boat at the break of dawn
Old Joe cast his line with a mighty yawn
Waves were dancing to a silent tune
Under the silver and a sleepy moon
[Verse 2]
With a tug and a pull the line did strain
Joe's heart raced like a runaway train
He reeled in fast and he reeled in slow
Wonderin' what was lurking below
[Chorus]
Oh the catch of the day won't get away
Joe's dreams reel in that fish to stay
A man's heart on the sea does sway
Life ain't a game it's a saltwater play
[Verse 3]
The fish broke water in a splash of light
Scales glimmered bright in the morning light
Joe cracked a smile said now ain't this fun
Battle well fought but my work's just begun
[Bridge]
Fish and Joe locked eyes in silent pact
Two lives entwined on an oceanic track
One with a hook and the other with a fight
Both feeling the beat of the morning light
[Chorus]
Oh the catch of the day won't get away
Joe's dreams reel in that fish to stay
A man's heart on the sea does sway
Life ain't a game it's a saltwater play
