There once was a ship that put to sea
The name of that ship was the “Billy of Tea ”
The winds blew hard her bow dipped down
Blow me bully boys blow
HURR!
She had not been two weeks from shore
When down on her a right whale bore
The captain called all hands and swore
He'd take that whale in tow
HAH！
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day when the tonguin' is done
We'll take our leave and go
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One one one one one one......
The Wellerman!
Before the boat had hit the water
The whale's tail came up and caught her
All hands to the side harpooned and fought her
When she dived down below
HURR!
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One one one one one one......
The Wellerman!