CHORUS

So pass the flowin' bowl 

Gals there's whiskey in the jar 

And we'll drink to all the lassies 

And the jolly roving tar 

VERSE 1

Well here we are, we're back again 

Safe upon the shore 

In Belfast town we'd like to stay 

And go to sea no more 

We'll go into a public house 

And drink till we're content 

For the lassies they will love us 

Till our money is all spent  

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VERSE 2

Oh Johnny did you miss me 

When the nights were long and cold 

Or did you find another love 

In your arms to hold 

Says he I thought of only you 

While on the sea afar 

So come up the stairs and cuddle 

With your jolly roving tar

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VERSE 3

Well in each other's arms they rolled 

Till the break of day 

When the sailor rose and said farewell 

I must be on me way 

Ah don't you leave me Johnny lad 

I thought you'd marry me 

Says he I can't be married 

For I'm married to the sea

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VERSE 4

Down at the docks she waved him off

With tears for good effect 

Til he’s out of sight and she wipes her eyes 

Back to the pub she heads 

How sad are all these sailor boys 

They think they’re so unique 

But I’ve four more jolly roving tars 

Due in before next week

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