[Verse 1]

There was a warm wind with the high tide

On the south side of the hill

When a young girl went a-walking

And I followed with a will

Good day to you, my fine young lady

With your lips so sweetly full

May I help you comb your long hair

Sweep it from that brow so cool

[Chorus]

Up, ride with the kelpie

I'll steal your soul to the deep

If you don't ride with me while the devil's free

I'll ride with somebody else

[Verse 2]

Well, I'm a man when I'm feeling

The urge to step ashore

So I may charm you, not alarm you

Tell you all fine things and more

[Chorus]

Up, ride with the kelpie

I'll steal your soul to the deep

If you don't ride with me while the devil's free

I'll ride with somebody else

[Flute & Guitar Solos]

[Verse 3]

Say goodbye to all your dear kin

For they hate to see you go

In your young prime to this place of mine

In the still loch far below

[Chorus]

Up, ride with the kelpie

I'll steal your soul to the deep

If you don't ride with me while the devil's free

I'll ride with somebody else

[Chorus]

Up, ride with the kelpie

I'll steal your soul to the deep

If you don't ride with me while the devil's free

I'll ride with somebody else

[Outro]

Up, ride with the kelpie

I'll steal your soul to the deep