Solo Intro: Oh, the Lord made the bees, an’ the bees did make the honey, But the Devil sent the women for to rob us of our money. And around Cape Horn we’ll go! An’ when me money’s all spent ol’ gal, We’ll go round Cape Horn for more, Ol’ gal, ol’ gal! You’re the one I do adore, So take me ropes an’ make me fast, In ol’ Risør town once more.
Now we’re outward bound around Cape Horn, To Frisco an’ around, I’ll send you letters when we get there, An’ you’ll know I’m homeward bound. Ol’ gal, ol’ gal! You’re the one I do adore, So take me ropes an’ make me fast, In ol’ Risør town once more.
Now when we’re homeward bound me dear, I’ll bring you silks galore. I’ll bring you jewels an’ rings an’ things, An’ ye won’t wear the weeds no more, Ol’ gal, ol’ gal!
Now when we’re leavin’ ‘Frisco Town, Outside of the Golden Gate, I’ll write me last letter to ye me dear, Then ye won’t have so long to wait, Ol’ gal, ol’ gal!
An’ when we leave the ol’ Fallerones, Bound for me home by the sea, I know ye’ll pull, gal, on the string, For to haul me in from the sea, Ol’ gal, ol’ gal!
An’ when we’ve rounded ol’ Cape Horn, Climbin’ the hill for home, Passed the Western Isles into the bay, Then we’ll have no further to roam, Ol’ gal, ol’ gal!
When Risør Town we’re off once more, We’ll see the lights so clear. I know that’s Megan down on the pier, In her dimity apron dear, Ol’ gal, ol’ gal! You’re the one I do adore, So take me ropes an’ make me fast, In ol’ Risør town once more. Ol’ gal, ol’ gal....
