Welcome, captain,
Oh, my captain;
Tell the task you ask from me;

 

This petition
Maiden mission;
I answer 'Aye!', I'll sail the sea!

 

'S true, I've never been at the helm before;
But I'm sure, your hand will guide me. 

 

Mizzen the sails, and let's leave the port;
Time's short--got to go while the trade winds blow!

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We sail for regions unfathomed;

'Cross the sea, vast and far;
Led by the star to the land you planned.

 

So my captain,
Trusted captain,
Aye's the word, let's sail away!..
Aye's my word, let's sail away!..

 

From my launching, I know the storms will wail 
But, hail!  On we'll sail and face down fear. 

 

In your wisdom you sent me a pilot's mate;
He'll be great, and he'll hold the rudder strong.

 

And soon, we'll be laying our anchor

Beneath that star;
Then we'll say a prayer-- 
For we'll be there, 
In the land you planned.