There was a warm wind with the high tide   On the south side of the hill   When a young girl went a-walking   And I followed with a will      Good day to you, my fine young lady   With your lips, so sweetly full   May I help you comb your long hair?   Sweep it from that brow, so cool      Up, ride with the kelpie   I'll steal your soul to the deep   If you don't ride with me while the devil's free   I'll ride with somebody else      Well, I'm a man when I'm feeling   The urge to step ashore   So, I may charm you, not alarm you   Tell you all fine things and more      Up, ride with the kelpie   I'll steal your soul to the deep   If you don't ride with me while the devil's free   I'll ride with somebody else      Say goodbye to all your dear kin   For they hate to see you go   In your young prime to this place of mine   In the still loch far below      Up, ride with the kelpie   I'll steal your soul to the deep   If you don't ride with me while the devil's free   I'll ride with somebody else      Up, ride with the kelpie   I'll steal your soul to the deep   If you don't ride with me while the devil's free   I'll ride with somebody else      Up, ride with the kelpie   I'll steal your soul to the deep