The pleasant waters of the river Lee.

I've heard bells chiming full many a clime in,

Tolling sublime in cathedral shrine,

While at a glib rate brass tongues would vibrate;

But all their music spoke naught to thine;

For memory, dwelling on each proud swelling

Of thy belfry, knelling its bold notes free,

Made the bells of Shandon

Sound more grand on

The pleasant waters of the river Lee.