How many streams must a man row down
Before you can call him a man?
Yes, 'n' how many weights must a novice lift high
Before he can race in the Grand?
Yes, 'n' how many times must his blade get skied
Before from the crew he is banned?
The answer, my friend, is rowin' in the wind,
The answer is rowin' in the wind.
How many times must a man pull an erg
Before he can beat the next guy?
Yes, 'n' how many years must a man row like crap
Before he can hear his coach cry?
Yes, 'n' how many miserable rows will it take
To show that it's no use to try?
The answer, my friend, is rowin' in the wind,
The answer is rowin' in the wind.
How many years can a boatclub exist
Before it's washed to the sea?
Yes, 'n' how many years can some rowers exist
While they row poorly with glee?
Yes, 'n' how many times can a coach turn his head,
Pretending he just doesn't see?
The answer, my friend, is rowin' in the wind,
The answer is rowin' in the wind.
