1. Hey hey cripple creek ferry Butting through the overhanging trees Make way for the cripple creek ferry The water's going down It's a mighty tight sque eze R: All alone the captain stands The gambler tips his hat and walks towards the door It's the second half of the cruise And you know he hates to lose 2. Hey hey cripple creek ferry Butting through the overhanging trees Make way for the cripple creek ferry The water's going down It's a mighty tight sque eze