I'm a tug boat, small and stout,

watch me push those big ships out;

bump and tug for all I'm worth,

guide them safely to their berth.

Early morning, hear me roar,

keep that tanker out from shore;

nudge the liner into place,

see my Captain's smiling face.

Cargo ship needs help from me,

fighting wind and angry sea;

keep it centered, round the side,

push him out with change of tide.

Tireless tugboat, work all day,

making sure the ships don't stray;

push to left and tug to right,

shut my engines down at night.

Wave goodbye to all the crew,

heading off to places new;

back to port in setting sun,

Harbor Master says: "Well Done!"

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