[Verse 1]
I drew my ship into the harbor
I drew it up where my true love lay
I drew it close up to her window
To listen to what my love did say

[Verse 2]
"Who's there that knocks loud at my window?
Who's there that knocks and dare come in?"
"It is the one who loves you dearly
And rise, dear, and let him in"

[Verse 3]
And slowly, slowly got she up
Slowly, slowly came she down
But before her door unlocked
Her true love had both come and gone

[Verse 4]
He's brisk and bold, he's far away
Far beyond yon rangin' main
Where fishes dancin' and bright eyes glancin'
Have made him quite forget his aim