It's a famed three-master, sleek like a bird
_____
I'm proud to be a sailor on her
_____
Hold fast to the wave and hold fast to the wind
_____
God willing, always straight ahead
_____
We'll go all the way to San Francisco
_____
I'm leaving for many months, leaving Margot behind
_____
Thinking of it, my heart was heavy
_____
While passing the lights of Saint-Malo
_____
Hold fast to the wave and hold fast to the wind
_____
God willing, always straight ahead
_____
We'll go all the way to San Francisco
_____
They say that over there money flows like water
_____
You can find gold at the bottom of the streams
_____
I'll bring back several ingots
_____
Hold fast to the wave and hold fast to the wind
_____
God willing, always straight ahead
_____
We'll go all the way to San Francisco
_____
One day I'll come back loaded with gifts
_____
Back home, I'll go see Margot
_____
I'll slip the ring onto her finger
_____
Hold fast the course and hold fast the swell
_____
On the sea that's arching its back
_____
We'll go all the way to San Francisco