I’m a float! I’m a float! and I’m fair on the job,

If the fishes below only give me a bob!

I’m a float! I’m a float! on the deep rolling tide,

I rest calmly still or triumphantly ride!

I’m the fisherman’s friend, his mark on the stream,

No bite I let pass, from roach, perch or bream.

So all you gay rodsters, pray treat me with care,

For your pleasures and pains I’ll happily share.

I’m a float! I’m a float! and I’m fair on the job,

If the fishes below only give me a bob!