by Ben Traverse | Apr 15, 2022 | America, Sea Shanty
Leave Her, Johnny Traditional | Roud 354, Ballad Index Doe089 Lyrics: Oh the times was hard and the wages lowLeave her, Johnny, leave herAnd the grub was bad and the gales did blowAnd it’s time for us to leave her Leave her, Johnny, leave herOh, leave her,...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 15, 2022 | America, Sea Shanty
Roll the Old Chariot Along Traditional | Roud 3632, Ballad Index Doe049 Lyrics: We’d be alright if the wind was in our sailsWe’d be alright if the wind was in our sailsWe’d be alright if the wind was in our sailsAnd we’ll all hang on behind And...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 15, 2022 | Ballad, England, Sea Shanty
Three Score and Ten William [Delf], 1889 | Roud 16873, Ballad Index PaSe138, TYG 5 Lyrics: Methinks I see a host of craftSpreading their sails at leeAs down the Humber they do steerAll bound for the Northern SeaMethinks I see a wee, small craftWith crew and hearts so...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 15, 2022 | America, Sea Shanty
Rio Grande Traditional | Roud 317, Ballad Index Doe064 Lyrics: Oh say, were you ever in Rio Grande?Oh, you RioIt’s there that the river runs down golden sandAnd we’re bound to the Rio Grande And away, love, awayOh, you RioSing fare ye well my pretty young...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 15, 2022 | America, Sea Shanty
Haul Away Joe Traditional | Roud 651, Ballad Index Doe004 When I was just a little lad, or so me mammi told meWay, haul away, we’ll haul away, JoeThat if I didn’t kiss the girls me lips would grow all moldyWay, haul away, we’ll haul away, Joe Way,...
