Swimmers take your marks
Jump into the cold, deep pool
Ready or not, the race must begin

It seems quite scary, and quite dark
And competitors can be so cruel
Swimmers take your marks

I’ve made the leap, racing I’m a shark
From being terrified, I am not a fool
Ready or not, the race must begin

On this journey, I must embark
Flying now, this water I rule
Swimmers take your marks

Happy and free like a day at the park
The water refreshing and cool
Ready or not, the race must begin

Suddenly the water doesn’t seem so dark
And the competitors not so cruel
Swimmers take your marks
Ready or not, the race must begin