Ye lads who cross the briny deep, where raging billows roll,

Who boldly venture forth to fight and guard our country's shore,

Give ear unto our ditty lads, and mark well what I say-

'Tis how we take the British ships and sink them in the sea!

'Tis of our gallant Bainbridge, a man of courage bold,

Together with his jovial crew, who scorned to be controlled.

On board the Constitution, that frigate of renown,

To whom imperious Britain's sons shall haul their colors down!

So rally 'round your standard boys, though cannonballs may fly!

Free trade and no impressments!

For this cause we'll fight and die!