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The Shanty Book, Part I, Sailor Shanties

Part 1 — 10. Stormalong John.

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(WINDLASS AND CAPSTAN.)

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Stormalong John
Stormalong John
Stormalong John
Stormalong John

1. Oh poor old Stormy's dead and gone. Storm along boys, Storm along. Oh poor old Stormy's dead and gone. Ah-ha, come along, get along, Stormy along John.

2. I dug his grave with a silver spade. (twice)

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3. I lower'd him down with a golden chain. (twice)

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4. I carried him away to Mobile Bay. (twice)

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5. Oh poor old Stormy's dead and gone. (twice)

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