Oh, say, was ye ever down Rio Grande?
Away, for Rio!
It’s there that the river flows down golden sands!
For we bound for the Rio Grande.
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And away for Rio! Away for Rio!
Sing fare ye well me Liverpool gals,
for we bound for the Rio Grande!
So heave up the anchor, let’s get it away,
Away, for Rio!
It’s got a good grip, so heave bullies, ‘way-ay!
For we bound for the Rio Grande.
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Oh, where are yiz bound to my bully boys all?
Away, for Rio!
An’ where are yiz bound for to make yer landfall?
For we bound for the Rio Grande.
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We’re bound to the south’ard, me bully boys all,
Away, for Rio!
Bound out to the Brazils, me bully boys all.
For we bound for the Rio Grande.
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