Shay mah lake mah yella mah 'S/ mo laoch, mo Ghile Mear,
Shay mah haze ah heel lah mah 'S/ mo Chaesar, Ghile Mear,
So nah sheh nay vor ah svay Suan n' s/an n' bhfuaireas f/in
Ah quig ih gan my yay la mah 'chuaigh in gc/in mo Ghile Mear.
Grief and pain are all I know
My heart is sore, My tears a'flow
Since o'er the seas we saw him go
No word we know to ease our woe
(Chorus)
A proud and gallant chevalier
A highland lion of gentle mien
A fiery blade engaged to reap
He'd break the bravest in the field
(Chorus)
Come sing his praise as sweet harps play
And proudly toast his noble name
As long as blood flows in your veins
So wish him strength and length of day (Chorus)