Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

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 Well, out through the narrows, we'll sail for wide ocean,

Leaving the harbour for forces un- seen;

Anxiously waiting for the big catch to follow,

 And the big thrash that churns up the sea.

Chours:

* Sail on Theresa Maria,

Bring home the sailors and the catch in your hold;

* Trust in hands there to guide you,

Hold up your end now and cut through the sea;

 I've faith in the captain and thee.

 The cold North Atlantic will gladly destroy you,

 She'll whip up her winds, and her waters a- boil;

 She'll call on the sea witch to rip off our hatches,

 And sweep us all off to the sea.

Chours:

* Sail on Theresa Maria,

Bring home the sailors and the catch in your hold;

* Trust in hands there to guide you,

Hold up your end now and cut through the sea;

 I've faith in the captain and thee.

Interlude

 The sea witch would cackle as she sends ice to blind you,

 She'll call on the water to sink you right down;

 And then from out of her pocket she'll pull out her mitre,

 And dance on our heads till we drown.

Chours:

* Sail on Theresa Maria,

Bring home the sailors and the catch in your hold;

* Trust in hands there to guide you,

Hold up your end now and cut through the sea;

 I've faith in the captain and thee. Dear Lord!

Chours:

* Sail on Theresa Maria,

Bring home the sailors and the catch in your hold;

* Trust in hands there to guide you,

Hold up your end now and cut through the sea;

 I've faith in the captain and thee.

Outro

(Tin whistle lead.)