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I'm sailing down the summer wind

 I got whiskers on my chin

 And I like the mood I'm in

 As I while away the time of day

 In the lee of Christian Island

Tall and strong she dips and reels

 I call her Silver Heels

 And she tells me how she feels

 She's a good old boat and she'll stay afloat

Through the toughest gales and keep smilin'

 But for one more day she would like to stay

 In the lee of Christian Island

 I'm sailing down the summer day

 Where the fish and seagulls play

 I put my troubles all away

 And when the gales comes up I'll fill my cup

 With the whiskey of the Highlands

 She's a good old ship and she'll make the trip

 From the lee of Christian Island

 Tall and strong she slips along

 I sing for her a song

 And she leans into the wind

 She's a good old boat and she'll stay afloat

 Through the toughest gales and keep smilin'

 When the summer ends we will rest again

 In the lee of Christian Island