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First Watch
Verse 1
Oh Santiana won the day
Heave away Santiana
He won the day down at Mont-Del-Rey
All along the plains of Mexico
Chorus
Ho Heave her up and away we'll go
Heave away Santiana
Heave her up and away we'll go
All along the plains of Mexico
Verse 2
And Santiana fought for gold
Heave away Santiana
What deeds he did have oft been told
All along the plains of Mexico
Chorus
Ho Heave her up and away we'll go
Heave away Santiana
Heave her up and away we'll go
All along the plains of Mexico
Verse 3
And Santiana fought for fame
Heave away Santiana
And Santiana gained a name
All along the plains of Mexico
Chorus
Ho Heave her up and away we'll go
Heave away Santiana
Heave her up and away we'll go
All along the plains of Mexico
Verse 4
Her Santiana shoveled his gold
Heave away Santiana
Around Cape Horn through the ice and snow
All along the plains of Mexico
Chorus
Ho Heave her up and away we'll go
Heave away Santiana
Heave her up and away we'll go
All along the plains of Mexico
Ho Heave her up and away we'll go
Heave away Santiana
Heave her up and away we'll go
All along the plains of Mexico
Verse 1
I wish I was a fisherman, tumbling on the sea
Far away from dry land, and its bitter memories
Casting out my sweet line, with abandonment and love
No ceiling bearing down on me, Just the starry skies above
Chorus
With light in my head, you in my arms, Ooh ooh ooh
Verse 2
I wish I was the brakeman, on a hurtlin' fever train
Crashin' a headlong into the heartland, like a cannon in the rain
With the beatin' of the sleepers, and the burnin' of the coal
Down the town, slashing by, and the night that's full of soul
Chorus
With light in my head, you in my arms, Ooh ooh ooh
Verse 3
Well, I know I will be loosened, from bonds that hold me fast
That the chains all hung around me, will fall away at last
On that grand and fateful day, I'll will take thee in my hands
I'll ride that train, I will be that fisherman
Chorus
With light in my head, you in my arms, Ooh ooh ooh
With light in my head, you in my arms, Ooh ooh ooh
With light in my head, you in my arms, Ooh ooh ooh
With light in my head, you in my arms
Verse 1
I thought I heard the Old Man say
Leave her Johnny leave her
Tomorrow you will get your pay
And it's time for us to leave her
Chorus
Leave her Johnny leave her
O-oh leave her Johnny leave her
For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow
And it's time for us to leave her
Verse 2
Oh the wind was foul and the sea ran high
Leave her Johnny leave her
She shipped it green and none went by
And it's time for us to leave her
Chorus
Leave her Johnny leave her
O-oh leave her Johnny leave her
For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow
And it's time for us to leave her
Verse 3
I hate to sail on this rotten tub
Leave her Johnny leave her
No grog allowed and rotten grub
And it's time for us to leave her
Chorus
Leave her Johnny leave her
O-oh leave her Johnny leave her
For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow
And it's time for us to leave her
Verse 4
We swear by rote for want of more
Leave her Johnny leave her
But now we're through so we'll go on shore
And it's time for us to leave her
Chorus
Leave her Johnny leave her
O-oh leave her Johnny leave her
For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow
And it's time for us to leave her
Verse 1
Out on the poop deck walkin' about
Second Mate Hawkins is so sturdy and so stout
What he is thinking of he doesn't know himself
We wish that he would hurry up and strike, strike the bell
Chorus
Strike the bell Second Mate, let us go below
Look away to windward you can see it's gonna blow
Look at the glass, you can see that it has fell
We wish that you would hurry up and strike, strike the bell
Verse 2
Down in the engine room, workin' on the pumps
Lefty's getting oily and he's ready for his bunk
He cannot find the spanner and he swears like merry hell
Wishing that the Second Mate would strike, strike the bell
Chorus
Strike the bell Second Mate, let us go below
Look away to windward you can see it's gonna blow
Look at the glass, you can see that it has fell
We wish that you would hurry up and strike, strike the bell
Verse 3
Up on the Maindeck, hauling on the rope
The Brown Boys look to windward and they are not filled with hope
They see on the horizon, heading into swell
Wishin' that the Second Mate would strike, strike the bell
Chorus
Strike the bell Second Mate, let us go below
Look away to windward you can see it's gonna blow
Look at the glass, you can see that it has fell
We wish that you would hurry up and strike, strike the bell
Verse 4
Up in the wheelhouse, Jason leads the band
Holdin' a squeezebox in his cold and weary hand
Plays a tune to tell us, we're sailing into hell
Wishin' that the Second Mate would strike, strike the bell
Chorus
Strike the bell Second Mate, let us go below
Look away to windward you can see it's gonna blow
Look at the glass, you can see that it has fell
We wish that you would hurry up and strike, strike the bell
Verse 5
Forward in the fo'csle head, keepin' sharp lookout
Johnny Mac is bawlin' in his broad and northern shout
Lights are burnin' brightly sir, everything is well
He's wishin' that the Second Mate would strike, strike the bell
Chorus
Strike the bell Second Mate, let us go below
Look away to windward you can see it's gonna blow
Look at the glass, you can see that it has fell
We wish that you would hurry up and strike, strike the bell
Verse 6
Down on the Mess deck, Toby's out of bed
Ready for the dog watch with a Tricorn on his head
Thinks about Imelda, makes his poor heart swell
Hopin' that the Second Mate would strike, strike the bell
Chorus
Strike the bell Second Mate, let us go below
Look away to windward you can see it's gonna blow
Look at the glass, you can see that it has fell
We wish that you would hurry up and strike, strike the bell
Verse 7
Up on the Main Deck, Captain Cleary stands
On the hunt for mermaids with a spyglass in his hand
What he is thinkin' of we all know very well
He's dreaming more of chasing tail than striking the bell
Chorus
Strike the bell Second Mate, let us go below
Look away to windward you can see it's gonna blow
Look at the glass, you can see that it has fell
We wish that you would hurry up and strike, strike the bell
Strike the bell Second Mate, let us go below
Look away to windward you can see it's gonna blow
Look at the glass, you can see that it has fell
Hurry up ya useless beggar strike the bleedin’ bell
Verse
Round Cape Horn, one Winters morning
As the wild waters foam
Heave her to and take the whale boys
Swing her round and sail her home
Chorus
Rolling home, rolling home
Rolling home across the sea
Rolling home to Caledonia
Rolling home dear land to thee
Verse 2
Fare thee well you Spanish ladies
For we now must bid adieu
Long for days we spent together
Long for nights we spent with you
Chorus
Rolling home, rolling home
Rolling home across the sea
Rolling home to Caledonia
Rolling home dear land to thee
Verse 3
Heading eastward, ever eastward
To the lighting of the dawn
Across the wild Atlantic ocean
To the land where I was born
Chorus
Rolling home, rolling home
Rolling home across the sea
Rolling home to Caledonia
Rolling home dear land to thee
Verse 4
Many thousand miles behind us
Sailing many thousand more
To our sweethearts gathered waiting
On that well remembered shore
Chorus
Rolling home, rolling home
Rolling home across the sea
Rolling home to Caledonia
Rolling home dear land to thee
Rolling home, rolling home
Rolling home across the sea
Rolling home to Caledonia
Rolling home dear land to thee
Whiskey is the life of man
Whiskey Johnny
Oh whiskey is the life of man
Whiskey for my Johnny O’
Oh I drink whiskey when I can
Whiskey Johnny
I drink it out of an old tin can
Whiskey for my Johnny O’
Whiskey gave me a broken nose
Whiskey Johnny
Whiskey made me pawn my clothes
Whiskey for my Johnny O’
Whiskey drove me around Cape Horn
Whiskey Johnny
It was many a month when I was gone
Whiskey for my Johnny O’
I thought I heard the old man say
Whiskey Johnny
I'll treat my crew in a decent way
Whiskey for my Johnny O’
A glass of grog for every man
Whiskey Johnny
And a bottle for the shanteyman
Whiskey for my Johnny O'
Verse 1
Fresh out of college, with grades straight from Hell
I browsed for a trade at which I could excel
An ad for a ship in need of some manning
Men, sails, and purpose, but lacking a captain
Verse 2
What luck, says I, to find such good fortune
A few white lies later, I ran down the pier
Bought me a coat and a cutlass or two
Jumped on the deck, and I yelled at the crew
Chorus
Hoist up the thing, Batten down the whatsit
What's that thing spinning, Somebody should stop it
Turn hard to port, Now I've got it
Trust me, I'm in control
Verse 3
I can't sing the shanties, it has to be said
And all of that grog just goes right to my head
Whale meat is gross and I miss a girl's laugh
Five weeks at sea, even Dave seems a catch!
Chorus
Hoist up the thing, Batten down the whatsit
What's that thing spinning, Somebody should stop it
Turn hard to port, Now I've got it
Trust me, I'm in control
Verse 4
We've hit icy waters, no land to be seen
The food's getting low and the beer has gone green
There's murmurs of discontent under the deck
If I don't act fast, it could be my neck!
Verse 5
So pull up the charts and those weird gold machines
I see what it says but no clue what it means!
Just pull on some levers and yank on some chains
Feign a bad back 'til we've landed again
Chorus
Hoist up the thing, Batten down the whatsit
What's that thing spinning, Somebody should stop it
Turn hard to port, Now I've got it
Trust me, I'm in control
Hoist up the thing, Batten down the whatsit
What's that thing spinning, Somebody should stop it
Turn hard to port, Now I've got it
Trust me, I'm in control
Hoist up the thing, Batten down the whatsit
What's that thing spinning, Somebody should stop it
Turn hard to port, Now I've got it
Trust me, I'm in control
Hoist up the thing, Batten down the whatsit
What's that thing spinning, Somebody should stop it
Turn hard to port, Now I've got it
Trust me, I'm in control
Trust me, I'm in control
Verse 1
Chorus
Come, all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues
We're on the road to nowhere, let's find out where it goes
It might be a ladder to the stars, who knows
Come, all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues
Verse 1
Leave all your furrows in the fields where they lie
Your factories and offices, kiss them all goodbye
Have a little faith in the dream maker in the sky
There's glory in believing him and it's all in the beholder's eye
Chorus
Come, all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues
We're on the road to nowhere, let's find out where it goes
It might be a ladder to the stars, who knows
Come, all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues
Verse 2
Turn off your engines and slow down your wheels
Suddenly your master plan loses its appeal
Everybody knows that this reality's not real
So raise a glass to all things past and celebrate how good it feels
Chorus
Come, all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues
We're on the road to nowhere, let's find out where it goes
It might be a ladder to the stars, who knows
Come, all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues
Bridge
Awash on the sea of our own vanity, we should rejoice in our individuality
Though it's gale force, let's steer a course for sanity
Chorus
Come, all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues
We're on the road to nowhere, let's find out where it goes
It might be a ladder to the stars, who knows
Come, all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues
Come, all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues
We're on the road to nowhere, let's find out where it goes
It might be a ladder to the stars, who knows
Come, all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues
Verse 1
I sailed out with Drake to honour Queen Bess
To take the Spanish Main it’s gold and bequeath
It’s lands to the crown and conquer the globe
Bring riches and glory may she never grow old
Sail fast and free
Sail fast and free
Chorus
Well I ruined my good looks from wind rain and salt
The women of this world well they taught me a lot
I’ve set forth to sea many times gone to war
This man’s not a boy anymore
Verse 2
I sailed with Nelson on that great man o war
Trafalgar the Nile Grand Turk one and all
It’s a glorious sight with the fleet all unfurled
With our backs to the shore and all eyes to the world
Sail fast and free
Sail fast and free
Chorus
Well I ruined my good looks from wind rain and salt
The women of this world well they taught me a lot
I’ve set forth to sea many times gone to war
This man’s not a boy anymore
Verse 3
I sailed out with Jellicoe from cold Scapa Flow
To fight the Kaisers fleet and deliver a blow
Well the thunder of those guns and the fear from below
On iron and steel we best that brave foe
Sail fast and free
Sail fast and free
Chorus
Well I ruined my good looks from wind rain and salt
The women of this world well they taught me a lot
I’ve set forth to sea many times gone to war
This man’s not a boy anymore
Well I ruined my good looks from wind, rain and salt
The women of this world well they taught me a lot
I’ve set forth to sea many times gone to war
This man’s not a boy anymore
This man’s not a boy anymore
Verse 1
My father often told me, when I was just a lad
A sailor's life was very hard, the food was always bad
But now I've joined the navy, I'm on board a man-o-war
And now I find a sailor ain't a sailor anymore
Chorus
Don't haul on the rope, don't climb up the mast
If you see a sailing-ship, it might be your last
Get your civvies ready for another run ashore
A sailor ain't a sailor, ain't a sailor anymore
Verse 2
The 'killick' of our mess, he says we've had it soft
It wasn't like this in his day, when he was up aloft
We like our bunks and sleeping bags, but what's a hammock for
Swinging from the deckhead, or lying on the floor
Chorus
Don't haul on the rope, don't climb up the mast
If you see a sailing-ship, it might be your last
Get your civvies ready for another run ashore
A sailor ain't a sailor, ain't a sailor anymore
Verse 3
They gave us an engine that first went up and down
Then with more technology the engine went around
We're good with steam and diesel, but what's a mainyard for
A stoker ain't a stoker with a shovel anymore
Chorus
Don't haul on the rope, don't climb up the mast
If you see a sailing-ship, it might be your last
Get your civvies ready for another run ashore
A sailor ain't a sailor, ain't a sailor anymore
Verse 4
They gave us an Aldis Lamp so we can do it right
They gave us a radio, we signal day and night
We know our codes and ciphers, but what's a semaphore
A 'bunting-tosser' doesn't toss the bunting anymore
Chorus
Don't haul on the rope, don't climb up the mast
If you see a sailing-ship, it might be your last
Get your civvies ready for another run ashore
A sailor ain't a sailor, ain't a sailor anymore
Verse 5
Two cans of beer a day, that's your bleeding lot
But now we gets an extra one because they stopped the tot
So, we'll put on our civvy-clothes and find a pub ashore
A sailor's still a sailor, just like he was before
Chorus
Don't haul on the rope, don't climb up the mast
If you see a sailing-ship, it might be your last
Get your civvies ready for another run ashore
A sailor ain't a sailor, ain't a sailor anymore
Don't haul on the rope, don't climb up the mast
If you see a sailing-ship, it might be your last
Get your civvies ready for another run ashore
A sailor ain't a sailor, ain't a sailor anymore
Verse 1
Now you're ready to sail for the Horn
Weigh hey roll and go
Our boots and our clothes boys are all in the pawn
To be rollicking randy dandy oh
Chorus
Heave a pawl oh heave away
Weigh hey roll and go
The anchor's on board and the cable's all stored
To be rollicking randy dandy oh (ho hey)
Verse 2
Soon we'll be warping her out through the locks (hey)
Weigh hey roll and go
Where the pretty young girls all come down in their frocks
To be rollicking randy dandy oh
Chorus
Heave a pawl oh heave away
Weigh hey roll and go
The anchor's on board and the cable's all stored
To be rollicking randy dandy oh (ho hey)
Verse 3
Come breast the bars bullies heave her away
Weigh hey roll and go
Soon we'll be rolling her down through the bay
To be rollicking randy dandy oh
Chorus
Heave a pawl oh heave away
Weigh hey roll and go
The anchor's on board and the cable's all stored
To be rollicking randy dandy oh (ho hey)
Verse 1
As I was walkin' down London Road, I came to Paddy West's house
He gave me a dish of American hash and he called it Liverpool scouse
He said, "There's a ship, she's taking hands, and on her you must sign
The mate's a bastard, the captain's worse, but she will do ya fine."
Chorus
Take off your dungaree jackets
and give yourselves a rest
And think of them cold nor'westers
we had in Paddy West's
Verse 2
Now Paddy he pipes all hands on deck, there's stations for to man
His wife, she's stood in the doorway with a bucket in her hand
And Paddy, he cries, "Now, let 'er rip!” and she throws the water our way
Crying, "Clew up your fore t'gan'sl, boys, she's taking on the spray!"
Chorus
Take off your dungaree jackets
and give yourselves a rest
And think of them cold nor'westers
we had in Paddy West's
Verse 3
Now seeing she's off to southward, to Frisco she was bound
Now Paddy he takes out a length of rope and he lays it on the ground
And we all steps over and back again, and he says to me, "That's fine
If they ask were you ever at sea, you can say you've crossed the line"
Chorus
Take off your dungaree jackets
and give yourselves a rest
And think of them cold nor'westers
we had in Paddy West's
Verse 4
"Now there's just one thing for you to do before you sail away
Just step around the table where the bullock's horns do lay
If they ever ask, 'Were you ever at sea?' you can say, 'Ten times 'round the Horn'
By Jesus, you're an old sailor man from the day that you were born."
Chorus
Take off your dungaree jackets
and give yourselves a rest
And think of them cold nor'westers
we had in Paddy West's
Take off your dungaree jackets
and give yourselves a rest
And think of them cold nor'westers
we had in Paddy West's
Outro
Put on your dungaree jackets
and walk out looking your best
And tell 'em you're an old sailor man
that comes from Paddy West's
Verse 1
We got drunk in Dublin city, Fall down me Billy
We got drunk, oh what a pity, Fall down Billy O'Shea
Chorus
Fall down, fall down, fall down me Billy
We're bound away for Americay
Fall down Billy O'Shea
Verse 2
We got drunk on Rogerson's Quay, Fall down me Billy
And when we woke we were out to sea, Fall down Billy O'Shea
Chorus
Fall down, fall down, fall down me Billy
We're bound away for Americay
Fall down Billy O'Shea, Oh
Verse 3
We are no sailors captain Drew, Fall down me Billy
And we don’t want to sail with you, Fall down Billy O'Shea
Chorus
Fall down, fall down, fall down me Billy
We're bound away for Americay
Fall down Billy O'Shea
Verse 4
Well the captain says, "I've a cure for that", Fall down me Billy
"And here for a start is a taste of the cat", Fall down Billy O'Shea
Chorus
Fall down, fall down, fall down me Billy
We're bound away for Americay
Fall down Billy O'Shea
Verse 5
So we sent him up to the top-mast yard, Fall down me Billy
And when he hit the deck, oh! he took it hard, Fall down Billy O'Shea
Chorus
Fall down, fall down, fall down me Billy
We're bound away for Americay
Fall down Billy O'Shea
Verse 6
So we wrapped him up in the Captain's sail, Farewell me Billy
And lowered him gently o'er the rail, Farewell Billy O'Shea
Chorus
Fall down, fall down, fall down me Billy
We're bound away for Americay
Fall down Billy O'Shea
Fall down, fall down, fall down me Billy
We're bound away for Americay
Fall down Billy O'Shea
Fall down, fall down, fall down me Billy
We're bound away for Americay
Fall down Billy O'Shea
Chorus
Down down and down he dived
John in the barrel went over the side
Will he ever come back up alive
Haul him up for air boys
Down down and down he dived
John in the barrel went over the side
Hold your breath and enjoy the ride
You’re gonna be a millionaire boy
Verse 1
Seventeen children makes you poor
The price of wool right through the floor
Plenty money to be made
Sixty feet below the waves
Chorus
Down down and down he dived
John in the barrel went over the side
Will he ever come back up alive
Haul him up for air boys
Down down and down he dived
John in the barrel went over the side
Hold your breath and enjoy the ride
You’re gonna be a millionaire boy
Verse 2
Found a cooper in London town
Who made barrels strong and round
Leather arms and hidden feet
His destiny was in the deep
Chorus
Down down and down he dived
John in the barrel went over the side
Will he ever come back up alive
Haul him up for air boys
Down down and down he dived
John in the barrel went over the side
Hold your breath and enjoy the ride
You’re gonna be a millionaire boy
Verse 3
The East India Company
Had a wreck or two lost at sea
Cannon silver and gold
And the curse of lost souls
Chorus
Down down and down he dived
John in the barrel went over the side
Will he ever come back up alive
Haul him up for air boys
Down down and down he dived
John in the barrel went over the side
Hold your breath and enjoy the ride
You’re gonna be a millionaire boy
Verse 4
Fighting blood and nerves of steel
How close to heaven do you feel
Many stories he could tell
‘Bout pretty squire of kinkers well
Chorus
Down, down and down he dived
John in the barrel went over the side
Will he ever come back up alive
Haul him up for air boys
Down, down and down he dived
John in the barrel went over the side
Hold your breath and enjoy the ride
You’re gonna be a millionaire boy
Down down and down he dived
John in the barrel went over the side
Will he ever come back up alive
Haul him up for air boys
Down down and down he dived
John in the barrel went over the side
Hold your breath and enjoy the ride
You’re gonna be a millionaire boy
Verse 1
For all the small people, and the tall people
For the dispossesed and the absurd
For all the brokenhearted, and the recently departed
For the unwashed and the unheard
Chorus
Mother Nature don't draw straight lines
Broken moulds in a grand design
We look a mess but we're doing fine
We're card carrying lifelong members
Of the union of different kinds
Verse 2
For all the lonely faces in those empty spaces
For the unloved and the denied
For the little wheels, turning bigger deals
For all dreams that bloom and those that die
Chorus
Mother Nature don't draw straight lines
Broken moulds in a grand design
We look a mess but we're doing fine
We're card carrying lifelong members
Of the union of different kinds
Bridge
It's why the oak tree bends in the wind that blows my friend
And the river finds its end in the sea 'yes it does
Chorus
Mother Nature don't draw straight lines
Broken moulds in a grand design
We look a mess but we're doing fine
We're card carrying lifelong members
Of the union of different kinds
Mother Nature don't draw straight lines
Broken moulds in a grand design
We look a mess but we're doing fine
We're card carrying lifelong members
Of the union of different kinds
Verse 1
When I was just a lad of twelve I joined a skipper's crew
To sail about the ocean wide in search of treasures new
But failed to batten down a hatch I let in scores of water
And that's when bo's'n introduced me to the captain's daughter
Chorus
Oh The Captain's Daughter she's a sight
She'll keep you up in the dead of night
She'll make you weep 'til your eyes turn sore
Like many other men before
Verse 2
The captain was an older man not known for giving tack
He'd bring his daughter out for any ordinary Jack
She'll make your skin shift colours faster than a signal flag
So don't be caught adrift and let that cat out of the bag
Chorus
Oh The Captain's Daughter she's a sight
She'll keep you up in the dead of night
She'll make you weep 'til your eyes turn sore
Like many other men before
Verse 3
Well out across the pond one day we heard the crow's nest call
And down the mast came crashing, being struck by cannonball
The captain stood there laughing bid us stand to our last breath
But we'd rather face his daughter than a terrifying death
Chorus
Oh The Captain's Daughter she's a sight
She'll keep you up in the dead of night
She'll make you weep 'til your eyes turn sore
Like many other men before
Verse 4
So onwards to demise she floats while we all beat to quarters
"Abandon ship" the first mate cried and jumped into the water
"Belay that!" cried the captain, "I did not give those orders!"
"Fish out that dog from in the drink and fetch him to my daughter!"
Chorus
Oh The Captain's Daughter she's a sight
She'll keep you up in the dead of night
She'll make you weep 'til your eyes turn sore
Like many other men before
Verse 5
Though years ago I'm still reminded of those awful days
My wife reminds me of the lash in oh so many ways
But between the two of them I know which brings more pain
I'd rather bring my back to bear than see my wife again!
Chorus
Oh The Captain's Daughter she's a sight
She'll keep you up in the dead of night
She'll make you weep 'til your eyes turn sore
Like many other men before
Oh The Captain's Daughter she's a sight
She'll keep you up in the dead of night
She'll make you weep 'til your eyes turn sore
Like many other men before
Verse 1
Ships may come and ships may go
As long as the sea does roll
Each sailor lad just like his dad
He loves the flowing bowl
A trip on shore he does adore
With a girl who's nice and round
When the money's gone it's the same old song
Get up Jack John sit down
Chorus
Come along come along you jolly brave boys
There's plenty of grog in the jar
We'll plough the briny ocean
With the jolly roving tar
Verse 2
When Jack comes in, he'll steer a course
To some old boarding house
They'll tempt him in with rum and gin
And feed him on pork scouse
He'll lend spend and he'll not offend
Till he's lyin' drunk on the ground
When the money's gone it's the same old song
Get up Jack John sit down
Chorus
Come along come along you jolly brave boys
There's plenty of grog in the jar
We'll plough the briny ocean
With the jolly roving tar
Verse 3
It’s then oh then that Jack will sail
To India or Japan
Those ladies fair in Asia there
They love their sailor man
He'll go to shore out on a tear
And he'll buy some girl a gown
When the money's gone it's the same old song
Get up Jack John sit down
Chorus
Come along come along you jolly brave boys
There's plenty of grog in the jar
We'll plough the briny ocean
With the jolly roving tar
Verse 4
When Jack gets old and weatherbeat
Too old to roam about
They'll let him sit in some rum shop
Till eight bells calls him out
He'll stand and stare up to the sky
Sayin' boys we're homeward bound
When the money's gone it's the same old song
Get up Jack John sit down
Chorus
Come along come along you jolly brave boys
There's plenty of grog in the jar
We'll plough the briny ocean
With the jolly roving tar
Come along come along you jolly brave boys
There's plenty of grog in the jar
We'll plough the briny ocean
With the jolly roving tar
Ye appetite still not sated?
We have more up our sleeve...
Dog Watch
Verse 1
Oh we come on the sloop John B, my grandfather and me
Around Nassau town we did roam
Drinking all night, got into a fight
Well I feel so broke up, I want to go home
Chorus
So hoist up the John B sails, See how the mainsail sets
Call for the captain ashore, let me go home
Let me go home, I wanna go home
Well I feel so broke up, I wanna go home
Verse 2
The first mate he got drunk, and broke in the capn’s trunk
The constable had to come and take him away
Sheriff John Stone, why don’t you leave me alone
Well I feel so broke up, I wanna go home
Chorus
So hoist up the John B sails, See how the mainsail sets
Call for the captain ashore, let me go home
Let me go home, why don't you let me go home
Well I feel so broke up, I wanna go home
Verse 3
The poor cook he caught the fits, And threw away all my grits
And then he took and he ate up all of my corn
Let me go home, why don’t they let me go home
This is the worst trip, I’ve ever been on
Chorus
So hoist up the John B sails, See how the mainsail sets
Call for the captain ashore, let me go home
Let me go home, why don't you let me go home
Well I feel so broke up, I wanna go home
So hoist up the John B sails, See how the mainsail sets
Call for the captain ashore, let me go home
Let me go home, why don't you let me go home
Well I feel so broke up, I wanna go home
Well I feel so broke up, I wanna go home
I wanna go home
Verse 1
What shall we do with the drunken sailor
What shall we do with the drunken sailor
What shall we do with the drunken sailor ear'ly in the mornin'
Chorus
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Ear'ly in the mornin'
Verse 2
Put him in the scuppers with the lee rail under
Put him in the scuppers with the lee rail under
Put him in the scuppers with the lee rail under ear'ly in the mornin'
Chorus
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Ear'ly in the mornin'
Verse 3
Put him in the brig until he's sober
Put him in the brig until he's sober
Put him in the brig until he's sober ear'ly in the mornin'
Chorus
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Ear'ly in the mornin'
Verse 4
Put him in a whaler, make him pull her
Put him in a whaler, make him pull her
Put him in a whaler, make him pull her ear'ly in the mornin'
Chorus
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Ear'ly in the mornin'
Verse 5
Shave his belly with a rusty razor
Shave his belly with a rusty razor
Shave his belly with a rusty razor ear'ly in the mornin'
Chorus
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Ear'ly in the mornin'
Verse 6
Put him in a bunk with the captain's daughter
Put him in a bunk with the captain's daughter
Put him in a bunk with the captain's daughter ear'ly in the mornin'
Chorus
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Ear'ly in the mornin'
Verse 7
Have you seen the captain's daughter
Have you seen the captain's daughter
Have you seen the captain's daughter ear'ly in the mornin'
Chorus
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Ear'ly in the mornin'
Verse 8
Keel-haul him, keel-haul him
Keel-haul him, keel-haul him
Keel-haul him, keel-haul him ear'ly in the mornin'
Chorus
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Hoo-ray and up she rises
Ear'ly in the mornin'
Chorus
And it's no nay never, no nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover, no never, no more
Verse 1
I've been a wild rover for many a year
I spent all me money on whiskey and beer
But now I'm returning with gold in great store
And I never will play the wild rover no more
Chorus
And it's no nay never, no nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover, no never, no more
Verse 2
I went in to an alehouse I used to frequent
And I told the landlady me money was spent
I asked her for credit, she answered me "Nay!"
"Such custom as yours I could have any day!"
Chorus
And it's no nay never, no nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover, no never, no more
Verse 3
I took out of me pocket ten sovereigns bright
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
She said: "I have whiskeys and wines on the best!
And the words that I told you were only in jest!"
Chorus
And it's no nay never, no nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover, no never, no more
Verse 4
I'll go home to my parents, confess what I've done
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And when they've caressed me as ofttimes before
I never will play the wild rover no more
Chorus
And it's no nay never, no nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover, no never, no more
And it's no nay never, no nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover, no never, no more
And it's no nay never, no nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover, no never, no more
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