[Verse 1]
Well, I wish was in London, hey-hey
Or some other seaport town
Well, I'd put my foot on a steamboat
And sail the ocean 'round

[Verse 2]
While sailing 'round the ocean, hey-hey
While sailing 'round the sea
Well, I'd think of Handsome Molly
Wherever she may be

[Verse 3]
Went to church last Sunday
Molly came riding by
I can tell her mind was changing
By the roving of her eye

[Verse 4]
Her hair was black as lilies, hey-hey
Her eyes were black as coal
Hеr teeth they shown like ravens
Out in thе morning cold

[Verse 5]
Don't you remember, Molly, hey-hey
You gave me your right hand
That you said if ever you marry
I'd sure to be the man
[Verse 6]
But you broke your promise, hey-hey
Go with whom you please
Because my poor heart is aching
You are at your ease

[Verse 7]
Well, I wish was in London, hey-hey
Or some other seaport town
Well, I'd put my foot on a steamboat
And sail the ocean 'round

[Outro]
Lord, I'd put my foot on a steamboat
And sail the ocean 'round
Well, I'd put my foot on a steamboat
And sail the ocean 'round