Randy Dandy Oh
Traditional
A traditional capstan shanty (roll & go!) with somewhat murky origins
LYRICS
CHORUS
Heave a pawl, o heave away
Way hey, roll and go!
The anchor’s on board and the cable’s all stored
Timme rollickin’ randy dandy-o!
Now we are ready to head for the Horn
Way hey, roll and go!
Our boots and our clothes, boys, are all in the pawn
Timme rollickin’ randy dandy-o!
CHORUS
Man the stout capst’n and heave with a will
Way hey, roll and go!
But soon we’ll be driving her ’way down the hill
Timme rollickin’ randy dandy-o!
CHORUS
Heave away, bullies, you parish-rigged bums
Way hey, roll and go!
Take your hands from your pockets and don’t suck your thumbs
Timme rollickin’ randy dandy-o!
CHORUS
Roust ’er up, bullies, the wind’s drawing free
Way hey, roll and go!
Let’s get the gladrags on and drive ’er to sea
Timme rollickin’ randy dandy-o!
CHORUS
We’re outward bound for Vallipo Bay
Way hey, roll and go!
Get crackin’ my lads, it’s a hell of a way.
Timme rollickin’ randy dandy-o!
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