It's a famous three-masted ship, sleek as a bird
(Heave ho, Santiano)
Eighteen knots, four hundred tons
I am proud to be a sailor on it

Hold steady against the wave, and hold steady against the wind
Heave ho, Santiano
If God wills, always straight ahead
(We will go to San Francisco)

I leave for long months, leaving Margot behind
(Heave ho, Santiano)
Thinking of it, my heart was heavy
(Passing the lights of Saint-Malo)

Hold steady against the wave, and hold steady against the wind
Heave ho (heave ho, Santiano)
If God wills, always straight ahead
(We will go to San Francisco)

They say that over there, money flows abundantly
(Heave ho, Santiano)
Gold is found at the bottom of streams
(I will bring back several ingots)

Hold steady against the wave, and hold steady against the wind
Heave ho (heave ho, Santiano)
If God wills, always straight ahead
(We will go to San Francisco)

One day, I will return, loaded with gifts
(Heave ho, Santiano)
Back home, I will see Margot
(On her finger, I will place the ring)

Hold steady against the wave, and hold steady against the wind
Heave ho (heave ho, Santiano)
On the sea that swells
(We will go to San Francisco)

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