Hand in hand with Mary-Anne waiting for the ferry

The flicker of the iron works fire turns the dark night into cherry

And the Tees the chilly sloe black Tees laps gently round the jetty

Hand in hand with Mary-Anne waiting for the ferry

Here's embracing you dear Mary-Anne it's fondly that I squeeze you

In but a year I will return with a gift I hope will please you

And the Tees the chilly sloe black Tees laps gently round the jetty

Hand in hand with Mary-Anne waiting for the ferry

Here's a kiss for you my Mary-Anne a parting kiss my dear

The bell has rung Port Clarence side and the ferry car draws near

And the Tees the chilly sloe black Tees laps gently round the jetty

Hand in hand with Mary-Anne waiting for the ferry

And so goodbye dear Mary-Anne it's now that I must leave you

The weeks will come and the weeks will pass and for sure I'll not deceive you

And the Tees the chilly sloe black Tees laps gently round the jetty

Hand in hand with Mary-Anne waiting for the ferry