My mother told me
| My mother told me | e D e |
| Someday I will buy | D a e |
| Galleys with good oars | e D e |
| Sail to distant shores | C D e |
| Stand up on the prow | e D e |
| Noble barque I steer | D a e |
| Steady course to the haven | G D C |
| Hew many foe-men | a D e |
| Hew many foe-men | a D e |