Blow the Man Down

Alternate chorus lines after each verse line

Chorus 1

To me, way hey, blow the man down Give me some time to blow the man down

Verse 1

Come all ye young fellows that follows the sea Now please pay attention and listen to me

Verse 2

I'm a deep water sailor just come from Hong Kong You give me some whiskey, I'll sing you a song

Verse 3

When a trim Black Ball liner preparing for sea You'll split your sides laughing such sights you would see

Verse 4

There's tinkers and tailors, shoemakers and all They're all shipped for sailors aboard the Black Ball

Verse 5

When a big Black Ball liner's a-leaving her dock The boys and the girls on the pier-head do flock

Verse 6

Now, when the big liner, she's clear of land Our bosun he roars out the word of command

Verse 7

Come quickly, lay aft to the break of the poop Or I'll help you along with the toe of me boot

Verse 8

Pay attention to orders, now, you one and all For see high above there flies the Black Ball

Verse 9

'Tis larboard and starboard, on deck you will sprawl For kicking Jack Rogers commands the Black Ball

Blow the Man Down - Sea Shanty

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