(Verse 1)
The day was bright, the air was clear
When first to Ireland I drew near
Along the decks I strolled that day
And Galway Bay, it charmed away
(Chorus)
Oh, Galway Bay, it's calling me away
To where the cliffs do wildly creep
Along the rocky shore I'll hear
The waves a'thundering at my feet
(Verse 2)
I met a girl, she was so fair
With raven hair, and eyes so rare
Her name was Mary, she was mine
And in her arms I did recline
(Bridge)
Now when the eve is closing down
And twilight spreads across the town
My thoughts of her come flowing through
And then again, I'll dream of you
(Chorus)
Oh, Galway Bay, it's calling me away
To where the cliffs do wildly creep
Along the rocky shore I'll hear
The waves a'thundering at my feet
(Verse 3)
The morning came, I stood alone
And waved farewell to lovely Ann
She watched me leave with tears in eyes
And as the ship began to rise
(Bridge)
Now when the eve is closing down
And twilight spreads across the town
My thoughts of her come flowing through
And then again, I'll dream of you
(Chorus)
Oh, Galway Bay, it's calling me away
To where the cliffs do wildly creep
Along the rocky shore I'll hear
The waves a'thundering at my feet
(Outro)
Oh, Galway Bay, it's calling me away
And there I shall once more return
When stars are bright, the moon is new
My love, I'll be returning soon