Intro: G Am C x2 Chorus: G Am C Hey hey cripple creek ferry G C G Butting through the overhanging trees Am C Make way for the cripple creek ferry G The waterʼs going down C G Am C Itʼs a mighty tight squeeze G Am C x2 G All alone the captain stands Hasnʼt heard from his deck hands C The gambler tips his hat and walks G C G Towards the door D Am Itʼs the second half of the cruise C G Am C And you know he hates to lose Chorus: Hey hey cripple creek ferry Butting through the overhanging trees Make way for the cripple creek ferry The waterʼs going down Itʼs a mighty tight squeeze