Well here we are, we're back again safe upon the shore
In Belfast town we'd like to stay and go to sea no more
We'll go into a public house and drink till were content
For the lassies they will love us till our money is all spent
So pass the flowing bowl while there's whisky in the jar
and we'll drink to all the lassies at the Jolly Roving Tar
Oh Johnny did ya miss me when the nights were long and cold
or did you find another love in your arms to hold
Says he, I thought of only you while on the sea afar
so come up the stairs and cuddle with your Jolly Roving Tar
So pass the flowing bowl while there's whisky in the jar
and we'll drink to all the lassies at the Jolly Roving Tar
Well in each others arms they rode till the break of day
When the sailor rose and said Farewll I must be on me way
Why don't ya leave me Johnny lad, I thought you'd marry me
Says he I can't get married for I'm married to the sea
So pass the flowing bowl while there's whisky in the jar
and we'll drink to all the lassies at the Jolly Roving Tar
Well come on you buddy lassies now, a warning take by me
Never trust an Irishman an inch above your knee
He'll tease you and he'll please you but when he's had his fun
he'll leave you in the morning with a daughter or a son
So pass the flowing bowl while there's whisky in the jar
and we'll drink to all the lassies at the Jolly Roving Tar