A sailor at sea for years  With weathered skin, an untamed beard  Somewhere hidden within he had a secret, he couldn't swim  Suddenly pulled overboard 50 yards from shore  A belt of lead around his waist pulled him to the floor  This sailor he won't flail his chest is filled with pride  In this life I can't swim, but soon I'm gonna fly    I'd rather drown tonight than let them know that I can't swim  That's what he said as he sunk to the bottom    Now his secret is safe at the bottom of the sea  Buried just like treasure that's where it will be  It's a treasure no man wants or ever will seek  His secret is safe with me    I'd rather drown tonight than let them know that I can't swim  That's what he said as he sunk to the bottom     I'd rather drown tonight (I'd rather drown tonight)  Than let them know that I can't swim (I'd rather drown tonight)  That's what he said (I'd rather drown tonight)  As he sunk to the bottom    Rather drown tonight than let them know that I can't swim  That's what he said as he sunk to the bottom