I am a rambling Irishman.
In Ulster I was born in.
And many's the happy hour I spent.
On the banks of sweet Lough Erin.
But to live poor I could not endure.
Like others of my station.
To Americay I sailed away.
And Left this Irish Nation.
Ry tan tin-a-na tan tin-a-na.
Ry tan tin-a-noora nandy.
The night before I sailed away.
I spent it with my darling.
From 3 O'clock in the after noon.
Till the break of day the next morning.
And when that we were going to part.
We linked each other's arms.
And you may be sure and very sure.
It wounded both our charms.
Ry tan tin-a-na tan tin-a-na.
Ry tan tin-a-noora nandy.
The very first night I slept on board.
I dreamt about my Nancy.
I dreamt I held her in my arms.
And well she pleased my fancy.
But when I awoke from my sleep.
And I found my bosom empty.
Well you may be sure and very sure.
That I lay discontented.
Ry tan tin-a-na tan tin-a-na.
Ry tan tin-a-noora nandy.
When we arrived at the other side.
We were both stout and healthy.
We cast our anchor in the bay.
Going down to Philedelphy.
So let every lad link with his lass.
Blue jacket and white trousers.
And let every lass link with her lad.
Blue petticoats and white flounces.
Ry tan tin-a-na tan tin-a-na.
Ry tan tin-a-noora nandy.
Ry tan tin-a-na tan tin-a-na.
Ry tan tin-anoora nandy.