1 lyrics for "I used to be a sailor" I Used to Be a SailorTracy ChapmanI don't like being stationary I like the rocky wavy motions of the sea I sit and rot behind these padded walls Hoping one day they'll fall And set me free Set me free I used to be a sailor Who sailed across the seasPlayRelated Songs 183.3K For YouTracy Chapman 661.3K The PromiseTracy Chapman 885.3K Remember the TinmanTracy Chapman 932.2K GoodbyeTracy Chapman 137.2K She's Got Her TicketTracy Chapman 778K Material WorldTracy Chapman 698.3K Be Prepared (From "The Lion King"/Original Broadway Cast Recording)Tracy Chapman 548.3K Woman's WorkTracy Chapman 140.3K Cold FeetTracy Chapman 414.5K CrossroadsTracy Chapman 215.7K At This Point in My LifeTracy Chapman 907.1K Open Arms (2015 Remaster)Tracy ChapmanSuggestions SongLet 'Er RipDixie ChicksThe Stable SongGregory Alan IsakovBe What You BeAngus StoneRant & RoarGreat Big Sea