Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 41 minutes ago

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In honor of Ben's undaunted spirit. After hurricane Dorian took his boat, his home, his worldly possessions, he continues to move forward.

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I've been sitting here thinking back over my life
All of the good things, the trouble and strife
And my share of heartaches, so many I've had
But I still think the good things outweigh the bad.

I've rocked on the anchor (rain pouring down) at night and I've cried (so many tears)
I've felt the tempest (lightning and storm) before the wind died.
And that's when I realized (adding it up) all the bad luck I've had (there's been so much)
But I still think the good things (all the good things) outweigh the bad.


Well I never have riches, no money to spare
Just a sailor's poor wages is my only fare.
I'm making my living far away from the land
But I still think the good things outweigh the bad.

I've worked in the boatyard in the heat of the day
And then paid the chandler nearly all that I made
Well I've seen the ocean take all that I had
But I still think the good things outweigh the bad.


Original variant of a tune made famous by Flatt & Scruggs.