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I was riding on the Mayflower
When I thought I spied some land . . . [ha, ha, ha]

[Start again:]

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I was riding on the Mayflower

When I thought I spied some land

I yelled for Captain Arab

I have yuh understand
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Who came running to the deck

Said, "Boys, forget the whale
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Look on over yonder

Cut the engine, change the sail
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Haul on the bowline"

We sang that melody
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Like all tough sailors do