Lyrics:

Mi le m'uilinn air mo ghluin With my elbow on my knee
'Smuladach mi deanamh dain I am overcome by sadness whilst making this poem

Sèist: Chorus (after each verse):
Shil mo shuil nuair chaidh siuil Tears fell from my eyes when he left under sail
Ri croinn-ura chaol ard As the tall mast grew small
Righ, 'smo run-sa nam bard It is my intention
Dearcam fhathast air mo ghaol A glimpse of my love
Coiseachd air slat-chaol fo sheol Walking on board the deck beneath the sails
Seid seimh, socair, o Ghaoth Tuath Oh North Wind, blow gently
Gus an cuir i Cluaidh as fair Until he reaches the waters of the Clyde

Gheall a Pillidh mis, a ghraidh A promise that I will not forget my love
Buidhe nuair ni fas an t-earn In rescue it will increase

Aiseig fallain o Ghaoth Tuath Oh North Wind, bring him
Dhachaidh dhanh mo luaidh slan Home in good health