Hey, hey cripple creek ferry<br>Butting through the overhanging trees<br>Make way for the cripple creek ferry<br>The waters going down it's a mighty tight squeeze.<br><br>All alone the captain stands<br>Hasn't heard from his deck hands.<br>The gambler tips his hat and walks towards the door.<br>It's the second half of the cruise.<br>And you know he hates to lose.<br><br>Hey, hey cripple creek ferry<br>Butting through the overhanging trees<br>Make way for the cripple creek ferry<br>The waters going down it's a mighty tight squeeze.