That was eigteen-hundred and sixty-one, roll Alabama roll!
This ship her building was begun. Oh roll Alabama roll!
And down the Mersey she rolled one day, roll Alabama roll!
Across the ocean she ploughed her way. Oh roll Alabama roll!
With Brittish guns, oh, she was stocked, roll Alabama roll!
Sailed from Fayal, in Cherbourg she docked! Oh roll Alabama roll!

But off Cherbourg the “KEASARGE” lay tight, roll Alabama roll!
Awaiting was Winslow to start a good fight. Oh roll Alabama roll!
Outside the three-mile limit they fought, roll Alabama roll!
Semmes escaped on a fine British boat. Oh roll Alabama roll!
The “KEASARGE” won, Alabama so brave, roll Alabama roll!
Goes to the bottom, to a watery grave! Oh roll Alabama roll!