A sea maid sings on yonder reef

The spell-bound seals draw near

A lilt that lures beyond belief

Mortals enchanted hear



Chorus (after each verse):

Coir an oir an oir an eer o

Coir an oir an oir an eer o

Coir an oir an oir an ee lalyuran

Coir an oir an eer o



The wandering plowman halts his plow

The maid her milking stays

Sheep on hillside, bird on bough

Pause and listen in amaze



Was it a dream? Were all asleep?

Or did she cease her lay?

The seals with a splash dive into the deep

The world goes on, yet lingers the refrain

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