What a grand world this would be

　　If the men were all transported

　　Far beyond the Northern Sea

　　Oh， my goodness gracious Rachel

　　What a strange world this would be

　　If the men were all transported

　　Far beyond the Northern Sea

　　Reuben， Reuben， I've been thinking

　　What a great life girls would lead

　　If they had no men about them

　　None to tease them， none to heed

　　Rachel， Rachel， I've been thinking

　　Men would have a merry time

　　If at once they were transported

　　Far beyond the salty brine

　　Reuben， Rueben， stop your teasing

　　If you've any love for me

　　I was only just a-fooling

　　As I thought， of course， you'll see

　　Rachel， if you'll not transport me

　　I will take you for my wife

　　And I'll split with you my money

　　Every payday of my life