I've always found these words a little odd in that only one verse and chorus and the rhyme Ocean with ocean is somewhat un-poetic to say the least. For that reason I took the Liberty of writing some extra verses in the style of the original.
I've been to Harlem, I've been to Dover,
I've travelled this wide world all over.
Over, over, three times over-
Drink all you have to drink and turn the glasses over.

Sailing east, sailing west,
Sailing over the ocean-
You better watch out when the boat begins to rock, or
You'll lose your girl in the ocean!

I've been to Scotland, France and Wales                                           Eaten Fish, Frogs Legs and Snails
Snails,Snails,Three plates of snails                                        Eat what you have to eat and turn the
plates Over
Sailing East……………………….

I've travelled North and South and Westwards                           
    Played I spy with all the guess words
Guess words,guess words, three little guess words
Play the games you have to play
Then turn the tables over.
Sailing East……………………..

I've seen Hurricanes, Earthquakes and Volcanoes,
Climbed Mount Everest on my tiptoes
Tiptoes, tiptoes, three little tip toes
Walk where you want to walk
Then turn your shoes over

Sailing east, sailing west,
Sailing over the ocean-
You better watch out when the boat begins to rock, or
You'll lose your girl what a notion.
Copyright P.M.Adamson