The bosun whistle pipes up so early We're dressed n' on deck hurly-burly When they hear that shrilling sound The sleepy sailors frown All the ship's awake and stirring He gives a toot for battle raisin' Or ceremonious occasion Oh it makes an awful sound Like a cannon melting down Wee oh, the bosun whistle will blow (The bosun whistle) Wee oh, the bosun whistle will blow (The bosun whistle) Wee oh, the bosun whistle, Cuts like a knife through the bone and bristle Wee oh, the bosun whistle will blow The bosun mate is very cleaver (Wee oh, we very cleaver) But he never saw the changin' weather (Wee oh, the changin' weather) Now mutiny is nigh, that piper better fly Wee oh, the bosun whistle will blow (The bosun whistle) Wee oh, the bosun whistle will blow (The bosun whistle) Wee oh, the bosun whistle, sealed his fate for a quick dismissal Wee oh, the bosun whistle will blow Wee oh, the bosun whistle will blow