"In days gone by, in ships of wood

A sailor did what a sailor could

In war or peace they sailed the seas

A special breed of men are these."

"In troubled waters or seas o’fair

Steering a course where no man dares

As in the past is true today

They boldly sail into harm’s way."

"Oh God protect these valiant men

And bring them safely home again

To open arms and kisses warm

Protect these warriors from every harm."

"When faces wrinkle and beards grow grey

Minesweep sailors will gather and say

Forgive us our faults, forgive us our sins

Where the fleet goes, we've already been."