We love the life of a Jolly Jack Tar. Nothing better than a day in the rigging, unfurling a spanker or two and gazing up into the mizzen mast and worrying about the Doldrums. Whilst up aft for’d we pass the time by singing a few sea shantys. Here are a few we croon;
• There’s A Maiden With Scurvy Waitin’ For Me In Nantucket
• Break Out The Grog For Johnny’s Tinkle
• I’m Not Chesty Nancy Just Got A Touch O’Consumption
• That’s Not A Whale In Me Pocket Mary, I’m Just Pleased To See Ye
• Tickle Me Tackle Nancy
• Tug Me Rope
• When I Rub Me Barnacles I’m Thinking Of Me Molly
• Blow Me Back To Blighty Gerty On A Good Stiff ‘Un
• Sweet Judie’s Given Me Crabs
Anyway the west wind blows fare – so adieu me hearties – sing along to this classic!
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I’m tickle your tackle any time. 🙂
Oh Yes!
That’s Not A Whale In Me Pocket Mary, I’m Just Pleased To See Ye
I think I have found my new chat up line.
Smooth
Seasickness does tend to make one spout songs…or is that scurvy, excessive heat, and lack of good drinking water?
(Somebody else knows that song? We used to yell that one the school bus and make the driver crazy.)
Shiver me timbers!
I had no idea the sea shanty catalog was so immense! Obviously I’ll need to look for a double CD.
Box set!
I didn’t realize the Irish drank.
We live and learn Frank
Sorry to see some of my old favourites not included.
There’s a Narwhal up me grapper.
I’ve been bent over a Barrell or two.
Have you dandled on Nelson’s Column?
They lowered her on me and Mary Rose.
There’s a cabin boy in me quarters.
Captain Sparrow’s marrow.
There’s never a gay pirate when you need a boost.
I may even have the words for some of these tucked away in a private place.
Hermoine Moist.
Nice to see Hermione keeping our sea faring tradtions in the public eye!
Family favourites, one and all.
Tea time faves
Why, this repertoire is almost as beautiful and moving as that in the Hillbilly Hymnal I’m currently editing.
Yee haw! Perhaps a duet can be formed?