Sacramento (A) was sung as a capstan anchor shanty, especially when raising the “mud-hook”. The origin of this shanty has many controversies. Due to tune, form, and “Hoodah” or “Doodah” chorus, it has long been associated with Stephen Foster’s “Camptown Races”. C. F. Smith claims this shanty came after the minstrel ditty, it is very curious that a new set of words should have been fitted to the chorus of “Camptown Races”, while it was still a new song.
The song will be reconstructed by myself as the capstan shanty.
The source of this sea shanty
The music: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed: p 107).
The lyrics: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed: p 108).
The Record of the Sacramento (A)
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Sacramento (A)
As I wuz rollin’ down the strand, – Hoo-dah! Hoo-dah! I met two fairles hand in hand, – Hoo-dah! Hoo-dah day!
– Blow, boys, blow! – For Californ-eye-O! – There’s plenty o’ gold so I’ve bin told, – On the banks o’ the Sacramento
* 2 *
I chose the one with the curly locks, She let me chase her o’er the rocks,
* 3 *
I chased her high, I chased her low, I fell down an’ broke me toe.
* 4 *
Off to the doctor I did go, An’ I showed him my big toe.
* 5 *
In came the doctor with a bloomin’ big lance, ‘Now, young sailor, I’ll make you dance!’
* 6 *
In came the nurse with a mustard poultice, Banged it on, but I took no notice.
* 7 *
Now I’m well and free from pain, I’ll never court flash gals again.
Shortly after the young congressman, Abraham Lincoln came home from Washington and settled down again to the practice of law in Springfield, Illinois, there were announcements in newspapers occasionally, such as, “All who are interested in the California expedition will meet at candle-light to-night in the courthouse.” California then was a place to talk about, guess, and wonder about. The news came from Sutter’s Creek:
ten men shook pay dirt through hand screens and found a million dollars apiece in gold nuggets; the San Francisco city council adjourned without setting a date when it would meet again, churches closed their doors, newspapers stopped printing, and ships lay in the harbor with no sailors, cooks, and soldiers ran away from military forts. A free-for-all rush started to the gold-digging: a spade sold for $1,000.00. It was news that made New York and London sit up. Across the Great Plains came wagon trains; in ten miles along the Plate River, a traveler counted 450 wagons. At the trial’s end were gold and California…
This shanty is the first song opening the “Sacramento” family. This shanty was always sung at the capstan especially when raising the ‘mud-hook’.
The song will be reconstructed by myself as the capstan shanty.
The source of this sea shanty
The music: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed: p 106).
The lyrics: “The American Songbag” by Carl Sandburg (1927).
The Record of California
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Stan Hugill in “Shanties From the Seven Seas” gives us only one verse, it comes from a book called “The American Songbag” by Carl Sandburg (1927). Fortunately, I found this book so I will be very proud to sing it for you, in the full five stanzas version.
California
When formed our band, we are all well manned, To journey a far to the promised land, The golden ore is rich in store, on the banks of the Sacramento shore,
– Then ho, boys, ho, To California go, – There’s plenty of gold in the world I’m told, – On the banks of the Sacramento shore.
* 2 *
As oft we roam o’er the dark sea’s foam, We’ll not forget kind friends at home, But memory kind still brings to mind The love of friends we left behind.
* 3 *
We’ll expected our share of the coarset fare, And sometimes sleep in the open air. On the cold damp ground we’ll all sleep sound Except when the wolves go howling round.
* 4 *
As we explore to the distant shore, Filling our pockets with the shining ore, How it will sound as the shout goes round, Filling our pockets with a dozen of pounds.
* 5 *
The gold is there almost anywhere; We dig it out rich with an iron bar, But where it is thick, with spade or pick We take out chunks as big as a brick.
Interesting Facts about the Opsang For Brasiliefareren, Briggen Preciosa (Norwegian)
A Norwegian version of “Opsang” is a good example of the type of verse Henrik Wergeland, the Norwegian composer, wrote Opsang For Brasiliefareren, Briggen Preciosa (Norwegian), to supplant the usual ribald ones. In “Opsang” can be found the other fifty-four verses, He wrote – quite enough to finish a long heave! “Rio Grande” was always sung at the anchor capstan or windlass, and was an outward-bound song.
The song will be reconstructed by myself as the capstan shanty.
The source of this sea shanty
The music: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 90).
The lyrics: The first six stanzas from “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 93, 94). The whole text all 54 verses have been taken from “Samlede Skirifter. I. Dikt, 3. Bind 1842-1845” p 55,56,57,58,59).
The Record of the Opsang For Brasiliefareren, Briggen Preciosa (Norwegian)
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The full lyrics
Opsang For Brasiliefareren, Briggen Preciosa
Nu tage vi et langt Farvel – O Rio! med dig, du gamle, norske Fjeld. – To my rolling Rio Grande!
– Way Rio! – O Rio! – Then sing fare-ye-well, to me pretty young gel, – To my rolling Rio Grande!
* 2 *
Farvel, du gamle Graa! Farvel! Vi tænke, at du staaer nok lel.
* 3 *
Vi tænke, at du staaer endda, mens vi er i Amerika.
* 4 *
I Golfen under Mexico vi skifte ei vor norske Tro.
* 5 *
I Rio og i Pernambuc paa Norge tænke vi med Suk.
* 6 *
Ja vestenfore selv Cap Horn i Hjertet sidder Hjemvees Torn.
* 7 *
Det bløder, bløder op igjen i Paradiis-Brasilien.
* 8 *
Did er det Preciosa skal, langt udenfor den blaa Kanal.
* 9 *
Da er det først hun fører Seil, naar England seer vort Agterspeil.
* 10 *
Farvel, Europa! Cap Lizard er Næsen paa din gamle Nar.
* 11 *
Men herlig som en Aftensky i Vest gaaer op en Verden ny.
* 12 *
Did stunder Preciosas Lyst med Seil saa fuldt som Svanens Bryst.
* 13 *
Da er det først ved Finisterr` hun lufter sine hvide Fjer.
* 14 *
Da er det som en Svane roer fra Cap Vincent til Mogador.
* 15 *
Og bagud gaaer den hvide Foss. Følg os, du vilde Albatross!
* 16 *
Følg os, du vaade Flyvefisk! Vi paa Madera faa en Pidsk.
* 17 *
Det blæser varmt fra Afrika. Men Pico gi’e vi et Hurra.
* 18 *
Thi Sneen skinner fra dets Top. Den frisker norske Hjerter op.
* 19 *
Tørhænde kommer en Korsar. Da Gutter, op! Kanonen klar!
* 20 *
Op flyver da vort norske Flag. Nu kan det bli’e saa varm en Dag.
* 21 *
Vi tænke paa Jorsalafar. Hans Klinge Blaamandshovder skar.
* 22 *
Vi tænke, at vi hævde maa Normannanavnet paa det Blaa.
* 23 *
Den sorte Skonnert braser væk. Han saae det blinked paa vort Dæk.
* 24 *
Han saae et Glimt af en Musket og Spidsen af en Bajonet.
* 25 *
Han tænkte da: der er vel fleer? At dreje af det bedste er.
* 26 *
Han gik i Læ, den slu Pirat. Da kom en fygende Dravat.
* 27 *
Men lad staa til! Passat vi faaer. Mod Vest, mod Vest, mod Vest det gaaer.
* 28 *
Vi bære af, og Hajen med. Af Os skal han ei blive feed.
* 29 *
Jo bi! Der har du din Portion! Du pryde skal vor Gallion.
* 30 *
Vi hale ham med Lænker ind, og spænde ud den Morders Skind.
* 31 *
Vi bære af mod Vest, mod Vest! Vi Linjen skar. Det var en Fest.
* 32 *
Da drak vi Norges Skaal med Skjemt. Kaptainens blev ei heller glemt.
* 33 *
Og Rhederen paa sit Kontor, han fik en Bommert, som var stor.
* 34 *
Vor vakkre Preciosa med vi gjorde i en Skaal Besked.
* 35 *
Hun, før vi vidste Ord deraf, har gjennemkløvt det store Hav.
* 36 *
Der blaaner alt i Havets Rand Brasiliens Slaraffenland.
* 37 *
Og Rio aabner alt sin Bugt. Der, Preciosa, hvil din Flugt!
* 38 *
Som ungen Brud sin Rosenkrands, sit Flag hun bær’ — vort Fædrelands.
* 39 *
Forundret knapt Kreolen troer, at det er Nordens Trikolor.
* 40 *
Men Negren kommer med sin Sæk. Saa stuve vi fra Bund til Dæk.
* 41 *
Og naar vi synes, vi har nok, saa op med Bramseil! ud med Fok!
* 42 *
Saa maa vi hjem til gamle Moer. Hun veed vi efter Kaffe foer.
* 43 *
Hun sidder bag det gamle Fjeld, og ønsker os paa Reisen Held.
* 44 *
Hun ønsker vi maa komme snart. Tilbage derfor i en Fart!
* 45 *
Følg os, Atlanterhavets Hai! Tilbage over Porto Pray!
* 46 *
Ja fra den takkede Azor tilbage til det elskte Nord!
* 47 *
Kanalen aabner sig, Hurra! Nu er vi ikke langt derfra.
* 48 *
Da raabe vi til Vinden: blæs! Vi længes efter Lindesnæs.
* 49 *
Vi længes svarlig hjem igjen. Det gjør vi i Brasilien.
* 50 *
Og Apelsinen gyldenmalt vi spise tidt til Taarers Salt.
* 51 *
Men naar vi Norge faa at see, da er forbi al Sorg og Vee.
* 52 *
Hvis Visen synes dig for lang, saa syng en Stub deraf hvergang!
* 53 *
Matrosen hugger af sin Bus. Med Visen gjør det samme Puds!
* 54 *
Og blev den lang, saa glem dog ei, Preciosa har saa lang en Vei.
Interesting Facts about the Rio Grande – Norwegian sailor version
A few verses of the Rio Grande – a Norwegian sailor version, were given to Stan Hugill by a Norwegian sailor; the Rio Grande was always sung at the anchor capstan or windlass; and was an outward-bound song.
The song will be reconstructed by myself as the capstan shanty.
The source of this sea shanty
The music: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 94).
The lyrics: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 94).
The Record
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The full lyrics
Rio Grande (Norvegian sailor version)
Oh, were ye ever at Rio Grand? – Rolling Rio! Oh, were you ever on that strand? – To me Rolling Rio Grande,
– Way Rio! – Rolling Rio! – Then Sing fare-ye-well, to me pretty young gel, – To me Rolling Rio Grande,
* 2 *
Where the Portugee girls can be found, – Rolling Rio! And they’re the girls to waltz around. – To me Rolling Rio Grande,
– Way Rio! – Rolling Rio! – Then Sing fare-ye-well, to me pretty young gel, – To me Rolling Rio Grande,
Interesting Facts about Rio Grande (A. Conan Doyle version)
This is one of the most popular shanty families in the days of sail It was not the Mexican Rio Grande about which they were singing but the one further south in Brazil; not “Rio Grande del Nord” but “Rio Grande do Sul”. Stan Hugill in their description of the Rio Grande (A. Conan Doyle version), said that his friend Mr. T. E. Elwell informed him that when he was a shantyman he often sang the words of certain songs A. Conan Doyle had written in his series “Tales of the High Seas”.
This was all about a certain pirate “Captain Shankey” of the ship “Happy Delivery”. The Rio Grande, sailors sang at the anchor capstan or windlass, and was an outward-bound song. According to Stan Hugill. This fine shanty at capstan or windlass; and was an outward-bound song.
The song will be reconstructed by myself as the capstan shanty.
The source of this sea shanty
The music: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 90).
The lyrics: “Tales of the High Seas” by Arthur Conan Doyle. The last three verses from 15 – 17 are Liverpool Stanzas (mentioned by Stan Hugill).
Mentioned in: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 93).
The Record
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Rio Grande (A. Conan Doyle version)
A trader sailed from Stepney Town, – Way down Rio! With a bag of gold and a silken gown, – And we’re bound for the Rio Gran-de,
– Then away, love away! – Way down Rio! – Sing fare-ye-well, my pretty young girl, – And; we’re bound for the Rio Gran-de,
* 2 *
Where is the trader of Stepney Town? – Way … His gold’s on the capstan, his blood”s on his gown. –And …
– Then away, love away! – Way down Rio! – Sing fare-ye-well, my pretty young girl, – And …
* 3 *
Then it’s up an’ it’s over to Stornaway Bay, – Way … Where the whisky is good and the lassies are gay. –And …
– Then away, love away! – Way down Rio! – Sing fare-ye-well, my pretty young girl, –And …
Interesting Facts about Bound for the Rio Grande (Cecil Sharp Version)
The Bound for the Rio Grande (Cecil Sharp Version), is Cecil Sharp’s version of “English Folk Chanteys” (1914). Sharp’s shantyman sings of what one can see when one arrives in port. “Rio Grande” was always sung at the anchor capstan or windlass, and was an outward-bound song. In “Shanties from the Seven Seas” Stan Hugill Mentioned only this version.
The song will be reconstructed by myself as the brake windlass shanty.
The source of this sea shanty
The music: “English Folk-Chanteys” (1914) – Cecil James Sharp (1st ed p 24).
The lyrics: “English Folk-Chanteys” (1914) – Cecil James Sharp (1st ed p 14).
Mentioned in: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 93).
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Bound for the Rio Grande (Cecil Sharp Version)
I think I heard the old man say: – O you Rio, I think I heard the old man say: – We’re bound for Rio Grand.
– And away, for Rio, – O you Rio, – So fare you well, my bonny young girl, – We’re bound for Rio Grand.
* 2 *
O Rio Grand is my native land. O Rio Grand is my native land.
* 3 *
It’s there that I wound take my stand. It’s there that I wound take my stand.
* 4 *
She’s buxom young maid with a rolling black eye. She’s buxom young maid with a rolling black eye.
* 5 *
She came from her dwelling a long way from here. She came from her dwelling a long way from here.
* 6 *
I wish I was in Rio to-day. I wish I was in Rio to-day.
* 7 *
Buckle sailors you’ll se there, With long sea-boots and close cropped hair.
Related to Bound for the Rio Grande (Cecil Sharp Version)
Interesting Facts about Bound for the Rio Grande (R. R. Terry’s Version)
This version of Bound for the Rio Grande is Richard Runciman Terry’s version from “The Shanty Book Part I” (1921). “Rio Grande” was always sung at the anchor capstan or windlass, and was an outward-bound song. In “Shanties from the Seven Seas”, Stan Hugill Mentioned only this version.
The song will be reconstructed by myself as the capstan shanty.
The source of this sea shanty
The music: “The Shanty Book part I” (1921) – Richard Runciman Terry (1st ed p 4, 5).
The lyrics: “The Shanty Book part I” (1921) – Richard Runciman Terry (1st ed p 4, 5).
Mentioned in: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 93).
The Record of the Bound for the Rio Grande (R. R. Terry’s Version)
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Bound for the Rio Grande (R. R. Terry’s Version)
I,ll sing you a song of the fish of the sea. – Oh Rio I,ll sing you a song of the fish of the sea – And we’re bound; for the Rio Grande,
– Then away, love away! – Way down Rio! – So fare-ye-well, my pretty young gel, – For we’re bound; for the Rio Grande.
* 2 *
Sing goodbye to sally, and goodbye to Sue. And you who are listerning, goodbye to you.
* 3 *
Our ship went sailing out over the Bar And we pointed her nose for the southeren Star.
* 4 *
Farewell and adieu to you laidies of Spain And were all of us comming to see you again.
* 5 *
I said farewell to Kitty my dear, And she waved her white hand as we passed the South Pier.
* 6 *
The oak and the ash, and the bonny birk tree They’re all growing green in the North Countrie.
This version, Rio Grande (E), is aside from the first stanza same text as the ‘Fishes’ version of “Blow The Man Down”. “Rio Grande” was always sung at the anchor capstan or windlass, and was an outward-bound song.
The song will be reconstructed by myself as the capstan shanty.
The source of this sea shanty
The music: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 90).
The lyrics: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 93).
The Record of the Rio Grande (E)
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Rio Grande (E)
Oh, a ship she wuz rigged, an’ ready for sea, – Away down Rio! An’ all of her sailors wuz fishes to be. – We’re bound for the Rio Grande,
– Then away, love away! – Away down Rio! – Sing fare-ye-well, my bonnie young girl, – We’re bound for the Rio Grande,
* 2 *
There wuz once an old skipper, I don’t know his name, But I know that he once played a ruddy smart game.
* 3 *
When his ship lay becalmed in a tropical sea, He whisteled all day but he could get no breeze.
* 4 *
But a seal heard his whistle an’ loudy did call, Just smow yer light canvas, jib spanker, an’ all.
* 5 *
I’ll send ye some fish to consult if ye please, The best way to get ye a nice whistling breeze.’
* 6 *
Oh, first came the herring, sain’, ‘I’m King o’ the Seas’, He jumped on the poop: ‘Oh, the Capen I’ll be!’
* 7 *
Next came the flatfish, they call him a skate: ‘If ye’ll be the capen, why then I’m the mate.’
* 8 *
Then next came the hake, he wuz black as a rook, Sez he, ‘I’m no sailor, I’ll ship as the cook.’
* 9 *
Next came the shark with his two rows of teeth, ‘Cook, mind you the cabbage, an’ I’ll mind the beef!’
* 10 *
Then came the eel with his slippery tail, He climbed up aloft an’ he cast off each sail.
* 11 *
Next came to codfish with his chuckle-head, He jumped in the chains an’ began heavin’ the lead.
* 12 *
Next came the flounder that lies on the ground, Sayin’, ‘Damn yer eyes, chucklehead, mind how ye sound!
* 13 *
Then came the conger, as long as a mile, He gave a broad grin an’ continued to smile.
* 14 *
Then came the porpoise with his pointed snout, He went to the wheel shoutin’, ‘Ready about!’
* 15 *
Then came the mackrel with his his pretty striped back, He hauled aft each street, an’ he boarded each tack.
* 16 *
Then came the whale, the biggest in the sea, Shoutin’, ‘Haul in yer head sheets, now, hellums a lee!’
* 17 *
Then came the sprat, he wuz smalled o’ all, He jumped on the poop cryin’, ‘Maintawps’l haul!’
* 18 *
The mackerel the skipper did scoff for his tea, The herring he salted, the seal harpooned he.
* 19 *
He baited a hook, an’ he thougt it a lark, To catch as he did that hoary ol’ shark.
* 20 *
The eel it wuz tasty, the hake it wuz strong, The flounder he speared with a lance o’ three prongs.
* 21 *
The skate he speared next, but the purpose wuz fast, The conger it grinned an’ it grinned to the last.
* 22 *
He caught the ol’ whale, which wuz no simple task, An’ soon with whale-oil he had filled up each cask.
* 23 *
With the head o’ the codfish he made a fine pipe, The sprat then he salted, but ’twas only a bite.
* 24 *
The breeze it blew merrily sailed he, But what an’ ol’ bastard than skipper must be!
This Shanty (including the Rio Grande (D) version), of all the work songs of the sea, is the one with the least variation in tune. Some versions give three notes to the final “Rio”, others give two. The main patterns of this shanty are: 1 – Leaving Liverpool 2 – Gold Rush Version 3 – The Milkmaid 4 – Leaving New York, 5 – The Fishes, 6 – The Mail (“Gam”). We have also at least 6 different versions of the chorus.
The Rio Grande includes Rio Grande (D), was always sung at the anchor capstan or windlass, and was an outward-bound song.
The song will be reconstructed by myself as the capstan shanty.
The source of this sea shanty
The music: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 90).
The lyrics: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 92).
The Record
This song will be sung as a capstan shanty. “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed: p 92).
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Rio Grande D
A ship went a-sailing out over the bar, – Way for Rio! They’ve pointed her bow to the southern star, – An’ we’re; bound for the Rio Grande,
– Then away, bullies away! – Way for Rio! – Sing fare-ye-well, me Liverpool gels, – An’ we’re; bound for the Rio Grande
* 2 *
Oh, farewell to Sally an’ farewell to Sue, An’ you on the pierhead it’s farewell to you.
* 3 *
Yeu Bovery laides we’s have ye to know, We’re bound; to the south’ard–O Lord, let us go!
* 4 *
We,ve a bully good ship an’ a bully good crew, But we don’t like the grub; no I’m damned if we do.
* 5 *
Oh fare ye well, all ye ladies o’ town, We,ve left ye enough for to buy a silk gown.
* 6 *
We’ll sell our salt cod for molasses an’ rum, An’ get back again ‘fore Thanksgivin’ has come.
* 7 *
Oh, New York town is no place for me, I’ll pack up me sea-chest an’ git off to the sea.
* 8 *
Oh, man the good caps’n an’ run her around, We’ll heave up the anchor to this bully sound.
* 9 *
To the Brazils; we’re bound an’ we hope ye don’t mind, We soon will return to the Molls left behind.
* 10 *
The chain’s up an’ down now the Bosun did say, It’s up to the hawse-pipe, the anchor’s aweigh!
The possible origin of the “Patterson” version; Rio Grande (C) from Hugill’s book is possibly dated to the XVIII century. In the sheet music from the Lester Levy Collection; “Nobody Ask’d You” is undated; but the music includes the notation at the top that it was “printed and sold at Carrs Music Store Baltimore.” Benjamin Carr (1760-1831) was a composer; organist, and music publisher who was born in London but came to the United States in 1793. He ran a number of stores, but his Baltimore store closed in 1822 and he left the publishing business entirely in 1831. Any music printed by him would have dated prior to 1831.
“Rio Grande” was always sung at the anchor capstan or windlass, and was an outward-bound song.
The song will be reconstructed by myself as the capstan shanty.
The source of this sea shanty
The music: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 90).
The lyrics: “The Sea’s Anthology” – John Edward Patterson (1913).
The Record of the Rio Grande (C)
This song will be sung as a capstan shanty.
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The full lyrics
Rio Grande C – (Patterson version)
Oh, where are ye goin’ to, my pretty maid? – Way for Rio! I’m going a milkin’, kind sir, she said. – An’ we’re bound for the Rio Grande,
– Then away, bullies away! – Way for Rio! – Stead o’ milkin’ her cow, She wuz courtin’ her boy – An’ we’re bound for the Rio Grande
* 2 *
Oh, have ye a sweatheart, my pretty maid? ‘I’m lookin’ for one, kind sir,’ she said.
* 3 *
Then may I come wid ye, my pretty maid? ‘Well, yes, since ye axed me, sir,’ she said.
* 4 *
‘But I guess yer a bad one, kind sir,’ she said. ‘Ye want for to love me, but yer dont’t want ter wed,’
* 5 *
Jack took her in tow, an’ away they did go, The bulls did a grunt, an’ the cows did a low.
* 6 *
They came to a haystack but the maid she wuz shy, They backed and they filled an’ heaved many a sigh.
* 7 *
The haystack capsized an’ Jack got all bent, With hay in his gaff-tops’l, his breeches all rent.
* 8 *
So he left her a-sittin’ a-lookin’ forlorn, An’ shipped ro the south’ard away round Cape Horn.
* 9 *
Now, all ye young sailors that round the Horn sail, Don’t take a young milkmaid away from her pail.
* 10 *
Or else ye’ll regret it an’ wish ye were dead, So don’t go a-courtin’ in a haystack for a bed.
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The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
