It makes you want to sing?

When the weather is fine, there's no better time
For cruising along on the river.
If you take our advice, there's nothing as nice                            
As cruising along on the river.
There are big boats                                         
And small boats

And all sorts of craft.                                               
Narrow boats
And wide boats
And boats with big draft.
If you're not in a race, there's no finer place
Than cruising along on the river.


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If you manage to stop, you can shop till you drop
When cruising along on the river.
It is no surprise that you'll need fresh supplies              
When cruising along on the river.
The anchor, the tiller
The rudder, the plank
For polishing the paintwork you need a good bank
With the wind in your face, there's no better place
Than cruising along on the river.


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Skippers and mates and rowing club eights
Out enjoying themselves on the river.

Wear shoes with good grip                                                      
If you don't want to slip
When cruising along on the river.
Daily walks for doggies to keep them in trim
The first thing they learn is the right way to swim.
If you have too much gin
You too could fall in
When cruising along on the river.


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Ducks, swans and geese that disturb total peace

When lounging around by the river.                                      

See brightly painted poles and shy water voles
When cruising along on the river.                                     
Fishermen snoozing and joggers who run
Cyclists and hikers all out having fun
Well, we must leave you right now
And cast off our bow
To go cruising along on the river.