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The Shanty Book, Part I, Sailor Shanties

Part 1 — 12. The Wild Goose Shanty.

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Wild Goose Shanty
Wild Goose Shanty
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Wild Goose Shanty

1. I'm the Shanty-man of the Wild Goose Nation. Tibby Way-ay Hioha! I've left my wife on a big plantation. Hilo my Ranzo Hay!

2. Now a long farewell to the old plantation. (twice) 3. And a long farewell to the Wild Goose Nation. (twice)

4. Oh the boys and the girls went a huckleberry hunting. (twice)

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5. Then good-bye and farewell yöu rolling river. (twice) 6. I'm the Shanty-man of the Wild Goose Nation. I've left my wife on a big plantation.

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