By the rail he stands
On black waves he rides
The tomorrow belongs to him
And the queen by his side
Do not fear the storm
Master the oaken galley
And be brave at heart
For your king and country
Turn the prow towards the storm
For it's too late to turn back
Royal galley, under the sky
Oh, oh
Breaking waves, oh so high
Oh, oh
The ship is swaying
Great white sails are torn
"Work harder faithful crew
Or you'll do nothing more"
The firm hand of doom
Makes the ship heel
Rocking out of control
Bending up its keel
The imposing galley twists and turns
Struggling in the wild waves
Royal galley, sailing no more
Oh, oh
The ship is doomed forevermore
Oh, oh
Royal galley, sailing no more
Oh, oh
The ship is doomed forevermore
Oh, oh
Royal galley's lost at sea
Oh, oh
Down in the deep, resting in peace
Oh, oh
Royal galley's lost at sea
Oh, oh
Down in the deep, resting in peace
Oh, oh