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
Heave her up me boys, ugh!, Heave 'em all away
We'll skip up the riggin' and dance on the main
And none of the crew will show fear
Heave away me boys haul away, we'll soon be bound for home!
So come now lads don't be afraid
It's time you left the land
Heave her up me boys, ugh!, Heave 'em all away
You may leave your home no more than a boy
But it's sure that you'll come home a man
Heave away me boys haul away, we'll soon be bound for home!
We'll point her nose toward the southern sky
And head straight towards the horn
Heave her up me boys, ugh!, Heave 'em all away
When we return we'll have gold to spare
Just as sure as you're born
Heave away me boys haul away, we'll soon be bound for home!
We'll fill her hold with spices and rum
And every man gets his share
Heave her up me boys, ugh!, Heave 'em all away
She may be no more than a rickety ship
But at least her captain is fair
Heave away me boys haul away, we'll soon be bound for home!
We'll come home proud we'll come home rich
We'll be met by our girlfriends and wives
Heave her up me boys, ugh!, Heave 'em all away
But we pray to God that the two never meet
Or we're at sea for the rest of our lives
Heave away me boys haul away, we'll soon be bound for home!