The ship may be old and the deck may be warped

But we know that the riggin’ is true



Heave her up me boys, ugh!, Heave ‘em all away!



She may not look like much from the shore

But she’s got one helluva crew



Heave away me boys haul away, we’ll soon be bound for 

home!



We’ll set the sails and pray for wind

And hope the seas are clear

[CHORUS 1]

We’ll skip up the riggin’ and dance on the main

And none of the crew will show fear

[CHORUS 2]



So come now lads don’t be afraid

It’s time you left the land

[CHORUS 1]

You may leave your home no more than a boy

But it’s sure that you’ll come home a man

[CHORUS 2]



We’ll point her nose toward the southern sky

And head straight towards the horn

[CHORUS 1]

When we return we’ll have gold to spare

Just as sure as you’re born

[CHORUS 2]



We’ll fill her hold with spices and rum

And every man gets his share

[CHORUS 1]

She may be no more than a rickety ship

But at least her captain is fair

[CHORUS 2]



We’ll come home proud we’ll come home rich

We’ll be met by our girlfriends and wives

[CHORUS 1]

But we pray to God that the two never meet

Or we’re at sea for the rest of our lives

[CHORUS 2]