I said, "Hey Buddy,
I don't even know your name.
I think Buddy's nice.
Do you think the same?
Hang around our island.
You will feel you reached fame."
The folks will greet you saying,
"Buddy is your name."

When in Western Bay,
Oh, you may hear
An old skipper say,
"How's she getting' on me dear."
Don't be confused or think it's queer.
Nod your head, smile
And say, "Hey Buddy."

I'll tell you a place I think you should go
Down to Readhead Cove
And visit Uncle Joe.
A dialect to hear, few words you will know.
Nod your head smile
And say, "Hey Buddy."

So when you're back home
And a stranger flies by
Stop him, nod your head, and wink you eye.
Call him your buddy and prepare to run.
It's been our way for years.

Ochre Pit Cove, CB, NL