Interesting Facts about the Do Let Me Lone Susan
“Do Let Me Lone Susan” Halyard shanty comes from Harding Barbadian, a shipmate of Stan Hugill used in both American and British ships. Stan Hugill claims that “Shanties From the Seven Seas”, is the first place where this song is in print. The song is of Spanish-American origin with similar timing to calypso.
The song will be reconstructed by myself as the halyard shanty.
The source of this sea shanty
The music: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed: p 379).
The lyrics: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed: p 379, 380).
The Record of the Do Let Me Lone Susan
You also can find this record on my YouTube channel here or directly listen below. Additionally, if you want to share your opinion about the record or share your opinion you can do it in my Facebook forum here, or leave a comment at the bottom of this blog article.
The musical notation
And the full lyrics
Do Let Me Lone Susan
Do let me lone, Susan, Och! do let me lone!
– HooRAW! me loo-loo boys, Do let me lone!
When I put me arm round Jinny’s waist,
oh, Jinny jump about,
– HooRAW! me loo-loo boys, Do let me lone!
When I put me hand on Jinny’s head,
oh, Jinny jumps away,
– HooRAW! me loo-loo boys!
* 2 *
Do let me lone, Flora, oh, do let me lone.
– HooRAW …
When I put me hand on Jinny’s cheek,
oh, Jinny jumps about,
– HooRAW …
When I try to play with Jinny’s ear,
oh, Jinny jumps away,
– HooRAW …
* 3 *
Do let me lone, Rosy, oh, do let me lone.
– HooRAW …
When I put me hand on Jinny’s waist,
oh, Jinny jump about,
– HooRAW …
When I Stroke my Jinny on the back,
oh, Jinny jumps away,
– HooRAW …
* 4 *
Do let me lone, Judy, oh, do let me lone.
– HooRAW …
When I put me hand on Jinny’s lap,
oh, Jinny jump about,
– HooRAW …
When I kiss my Jinny on the lips,
oh, Jinny jump away,
– HooRAW …