I’ve been a wild rower for many a year
And rushed up the slide while my coach shed a tear
But now I am focused with strength in my core
And I never will play the wild rower no more
And it’s hands then body (don’t bend those legs)
Gaining length off backstops
I’ll not play the wild rower
No nay never no more
I went to a boat club I used to frequent
And I told the club captain my rigger was bent
I asked for the stroke seat, he answered me nay,
Saying spanners like you I can get any day
And it’s hands then body (don’t bend those legs)
Gaining length off backstops
I’ll not play the wild rower
No nay never no more
Then I sat on the erg with my ratio right
And the club captain’s eyes opened wide with delight
We have seats free for Henley, I’ll bin all the rest
And the words that I told you were only in jest
And it’s hands then body (don’t bend those legs)
Gaining length off backstops
I’ll not play the wild rower
No nay never no more
I’ll go back to my crew and I’ll reach out with pride
And I’m sure to impress them with time on the slide
And then they’ll just follow, I won’t row at four,
And I never will play the wild rower no more
And it’s hands then body (don’t bend those legs)
Gaining length off backstops
I’ll not play the wild rower
No nay never no more
And it’s hands then body (don’t bend those legs)
Gaining length off backstops
I’ll not play the wild rower
No nay never no more
