[Verse 1]
Great nobles and kings
Have sat down to decide
And they've chosen a suitor
For the young Scottish bride
Who wants a crown
On a long summer's day
Would you ask for a kingdom
If you had your say

[Verse 2]
Fareweel tae your faither
The king on the shore
You maiden of Norway
You'll see him no more
A nation awaitin
A queen tae command
Leavin' for Scotland
A ring on her hand

[Verse 3]
A storm in the black sky
A chill in the air
The storm runnin' through her
Is more than she'd bear
And sleep, it won't come easy
In a cold cabin bed
And barely the strength for
Yer water and bread
[Instrumental: Whistle]

[Verse 4]
Now, easy, young Margaret
The storm has now passed
And you'll have no shelter
From the icy cold blast
Cast off into the sunrise
As still as the sea
No storm and no kingdom
Your spirit is free

[Instrumental: "Cairo Day"]