[Verse 1]
It's been a long time since you've seen her
Could have been three years or more
Will she be waiting when we dock, boys
Or like others will she be gone?

[Chorus]
It's one more pull boys, that'll do boys
Soon we'll draw alongside
Hoist her upwards, swing her inboard
For the journey's nearly done

[Verse 2]
Well you're looking mighty smart, boy
Dressed up in your number ones
You've scrounged a new blade from the purser
To scrape the bum-fluff from off your chin

[Chorus]
It's one more pull boys, that'll do boys
Soon wе'll draw alongside
Hoist her upwards, swing her inboard
For thе journey's nearly done

[Verse 3]
When we've fixed those bow and stern lines
And you've scuttled down the gangway
If she's waiting there, just kiss her
Turn around, give us a smile
[Chorus]
It's one more pull boys, that'll do boys
Soon we'll draw alongside
Hoist her upwards, swing her inboard
For the journey's nearly done

[Verse 4]
Well, we too will go ashore soon
(Get drunk in the clubs and bars,)
Then stagger homeward, pockets empty
Like so many nights before

[Chorus]
It's one more pull boys, that'll do boys
Soon we'll draw alongside
Hoist her upwards, swing her inboard
For the journey's nearly done

[Verse 5]
Well a man may take a wife, boy
And a man may take a mistress
But a sailor has his ship, boys
And his mistress it is the sea

[Chorus]
It's one more pull boys, that'll do boys
Soon we'll draw alongside
Hoist her upwards, swing her inboard
For the journey's nearly done
[Outro]
It's one more pull boys, that'll do boys
Soon we'll draw alongside
Hoist her upwards, swing her inboard
For the journey now is done