The Cruisers

Behold, upon the swelling wave, with streaming pendants gay,
Our gallant ship invites the brave, while glory leads the way.
And a-cruising we will go, oho I oho I oho !
A-cruising we will go, oho ! and a-cruising we will go !

Ye beauteous maids, your smiles bestow; for if you prove unkind
How can we hope to beat the foe ? We leave our hearts behind,
When a-cruising we shall go, oho! oho ! oho ! etc.
See Keppel's flag once more display'd; upon the deck he stands
Old England's glory ne'er can fade or tarnish in his hands.
So a-cruising we will go, etc.

Be England to herself but true, to France defiance hurl'd,
Give peace, America, with you, and war with all the world.
And a-cruising we will go, etc.