by Ben Traverse | Apr 23, 2022 | America, Non-Ballad Music, Train Song
Train On the Island Traditional | Roud 17376, Ballad Index ADR97 Lyrics: Train on the islandHeaded for the westGo and tell my true loveThe girl I love the bestGo and tell my true loveThe girl I love the best Go and tell my true loveThe girl I love the bestGo and tell...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 22, 2022 | America, Ballad
Silver Dagger Traditional | Roud 22621, Laws G21, Ballad Index LG21 Lyrics: Don’t sing love songs, you’ll wake my motherShe’s sleeping here, right by my sideIn her right hand is a silver daggerShe says that I can’t be your bride All men are...
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 | 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...
