In fourteen hundred ninety-two Columbus sailed the ocean blue. He had three ships and left from Spain, He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain. He sailed by night, he sailed by day, He used the stars to find his way. Day after day they looked for land, They dreamed of rocks, trees, and sand. October 12 their dream came true, You never saw a happiness crew. “Indians! Indians!” Columbus cried, His voice was full of joyful pride. But “India” the land was not, It was the Bahamas and it was hot. He made the trip again and again, Trading gold to bring to Spain. The first American? No, not quite But Columbus was brave, and he was bright.
