Verse 1: 'Round the bend I see the steamer comin' dear,
Headin' here, to this pier;
If you hurry we will make it, never fear,
On the old Dominion Line.
Ain't she sailing pretty as she hugs the shore,
Steamin' for Baltimore.
Hear the paddles turnin', Hear the water churning,
She's the queen of Chesapeake Bay!

Chorus: Come on, Nancy, put your best dress on.
Come on, Nancy, 'fore the steamboats gone.
Everything is lovely on the Chesapeake Bay,
All aboard for Baltimore, and if we're late they'll all be sore!
Now look here, Captain, let us catch that boat.
We can't swim, and listen, we can't float!
Banjo's strumming a good old tune,
Up on deck is the place to spoon.
Cuddle up close beneath the silv'ry moon,
Sailing down the Chesapeake Bay.

Verse 2: Hurry, dear, the steamer ain't a mile away,
Down the bay, On her way;
See the smoke a pourin' from her funnels gay,
Honey ain't that picture grand!
Put your bib and tucker on and come with me,
Sights we'll see, You'll a agree;
Hear the people hummin' While the steamer's comin',
She's the Belle of Chesapeake Bay!

Chorus: Come on, Nancy, put your best dress on.
Come on, Nancy, 'fore the steamboats gone.
Everything is lovely on the Chesapeake Bay,
All aboard for Baltimore, and if we're late they'll all be sore!
Now look here, Captain, let us catch that boat.
We can't swim, and listen, we can't float!
Banjo's strumming a good old tune,
Up on deck is the place to spoon.
Cuddle up close beneath the silv'ry moon,
Sailing down the Chesapeake, Sailing down the Chesapeake,
Sailing down the Chesapeake Bay.