Mingulay Boat Song

Heave her ho, boys
Let her go, boys
Swing her head 'round into the weather
Heave her ho, boys
Let her go, boys
Sailing homeward to Mingulay

What care we though white the Minch is?
What care we, boys, for windy weather?
When we know that every inch is
Sailing homeward to Mingulay

Heave her ho, boys
Let her go, boys
Swing her head 'round into the weather
Heave her ho, boys
Let her go, boys
Sailing homeward to Mingulay

Wives are waiting by the pier-head
Gazing seaward from the heather
Bring her 'round, boys, then we'll anchor
Ere the sun sets on Mingulay

Heave her ho, boys
Let her go, boys
Swing her head 'round into the weather
Heave her ho, boys
Let her go, boys
Sailing homeward to Mingulay

Ships return now, heavy-laden
Mothers holdin', babies cryin'
They'll return yet when the sun sets
Sailing homeward to Mingulay

Heave her ho, boys
Let her go, boys
Swing her head 'round into the weather
Heave her ho, boys
Let her go, boys
Sailing homeward to Mingulay

Let her go, boys
To Mingulay
Sailing homeward to Mingulay
(Mingulay)