[Intro]
Oh, we sail 'cross the mighty tide, lads,!
With our barge so stout and grand, aye!
From dawn to dusk we toil away, ry,!
On Golding’s line, we make our stand.
[Verse 1]
Heave ho, me lads, the tow we build,!
With timber stout and iron strong,
Paint her bright, from bow to hull,!
Singin’ loud her hearty song.
[Pre-Chorus]
Clean the engine room, bring the tools,
Polish up and keep her shine,
On the decks, we scrub and sway, aye,
Till the sun dips down, fine time.
[Chorus]
Heave ho, beneath the Irish sky,!
Build the tow, with all our might, aye!
Paint her bright, no rust nor grime,!
On the barge we work ‘fore night.
[Verse 2]
Brush and broom, we scrub and sweep,!
Decks so wide, the waves they dash,!
Hear the engines clatter deep,!
Singin’ tales of sailor’s splash.
[Pre-Chorus]
Fix and mend, we brave the storm,!
From bow to stern, no slack nor flaw,
When the work is finally done,!
We salute her, proud and raw.
[Chorus]
Heave ho, beneath the Irish sky,!
Build the tow, with all our might, aye!
Paint her bright, no rust nor grime,!
On the barge we work ‘fore night.
[Bridge]
Oh, the sea may roar and winds may howl,!
But we stand true and tall,!
For Golding’s line and the Irish soul,!
We’re bound to serve 'em all.
[Outro]
So here’s to the men on the barge so wide,!
With hammer, brush, and steady pride,
We sail on through the rolling tide,!
On Golding’s line, we ride, aye!