[Verse 1]
I wish I were in London
Or some other seaport town
I'd set my foot in a steamboat
And sail the ocean 'round
While sailing on the ocean
While sailing on the sea
I'd think of handsome Molly
Wherever she might be

[Verse 2]
Remember, handsome Molly
When you gave me your right hand?
And you said if you ever married
That I'd be the man
But now, you broke your promise
Go marry whom you please
While my poor heart is braking
You're going at your ease

[Verse 3]
She goes to church on Sunday
And she passes me on by
I could tell her mind was changing
By the roving of her eye
Her hair is black as a raven
And her eyes are black as a crow
Her cheeks lil' white lilies
Out in the morning glow
[Verse 1]
I wish I were in London
Or some other seaport town
I'd set my foot in a steamboat
And sail the world 'round
While sailing on the ocean
While sailing on the sea
I'd think of handsome Molly
Wherever she might be