River Clyde + 

The Glasgow people do take pride + 

In their river both deep and wide, + 

In early times the youth and maid + 

Did o’er its shallow waters wade. + 

But city money did not grudge, + 

And dug it deep with the steam dredge, + 

And now proudly on its bosom floats + 

The mighty ships and great steamboats. + 

No wonder citizens take pride + 

For they themselves have made the Clyde, + 

Great and navigable river, + 

Where huge fleets will float forever. + 

Dunbarton’s lofty castle rock + 

Which oft’ has stood the battle’s shock, + 

The river it doth boldly guard, + 

So industry may reap reward. + 

But more protection still they deem + 

Is yet required so down the stream + 

Strong batteries are erected, + 

So commerce may be safe protected. + 

Old ocean now he doth take pride + 

To see upon his bosom ride + 

The commerce of his youngest bride, + 

The fair and lovely charming Clyde. + 