Chorus 1
We [G]hail the pioneers, the volunteers, the Lions of [C]Stourbridge of ’6[D]2,
Who [G]came and shifted mud and sweated blood and saved the [C]waterway for [D]me and you.
They lit a [G]spark that set a bl[G7]aze, It spread from [C]here and out all [A7]ways
So [G]we can sail the cut to Pontcysyllte, Hebden [C]Bridge and Dudley [D]Tunnel [G]too.
Verse 1
Half a cent[G]ury ago in old [D]Stourbridge town
Ran a venerable cut that they [G]wanted shut down
The Waterways board in their [C]usual way
Put a [G]sign on the locks – [D]this is what it did [G]say….
[Text in italics is spoken]
British Waterways Stourbridge Canal Warning !
The 16 locks are unsuitable for the passage of vessels and all vessels are hereby warned not to attempt to
navigate through the locks.
British Waterways licenses do not apply.
Alternative route is available via Wolverhampton Locks and Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.