Classic Poem

Oh, say, were you ever in Rio Grande?
Way, you Rio!
Oh, were you ever on that strand?

Chorus
For we're bound to the Rio Grande!
And away you Rio!
Way, you Rio!
Sing fare you well, my pretty young girls,
For we're bound to the Rio Grande!

2

Oh, say, were you ever in Rio Grande?
Way, you Rio!
It's there that the river runs down golden sand.
For we're bound to the Rio Grande!

CHORUS : And away, etc.

3

Oh, New York town is no place for me —
Way, you Rio!
I'll pack up my bag and go to sea.
For we're bound to the Rio Grande!

CHORUS : And away, etc.

4

Now, you Bowery ladies, we'll let you know,
Way, you Rio!
We're bound to the South'ard, O Lord, let her go!
For we're bound to the Rio Grande!

CHORUS : And away, etc.

5

We'll sell our salt cod for molasses and rum —
Way, you Rio!
And get home again 'fore Thanksgiving has come.
For we're bound to the Rio Grande!

CHORUS : And away, etc.