From Dunmore we drifted Michelmas gone by
Cowhides and wool was our cargo
Twenty young Wild Geese ready fledged to fly
Sailing for the lowlands low
Chorus.
The lowlands low, the lowlands low
Sailing for the lowlands low
The lowlands low, the lowlands low
Sailing for the lowlands low
.
Sean Rouse the skipper from the church of Crook
Piery keeps log for his father
Crew all from Bannow, Fethard and the Hook
Sailing for the lowlands low
.
Gone from our country driven by the foe
Proud and yet sad that we departed
Green hill behind us foreign lands before
Sailing for the lowlands low
.
Pray holy Brendon help us on our way
Guild and protect us from our danger
Keep safe our cargo bring us sailing home
Sailing for the lowlands low.