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The Shanty Book, Part I, Sailor Shanties

Part 1 — 19. Hanging Johnny.

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Hanging Johnny
Hanging Johnny
Hanging Johnny
Hanging Johnny

1. Oh they call me hanging Johnny. Away, boys, away. They says I hangs for money. Oh hang, boys, hang.

2. Änd first I hanged my daddy. (twice) 3. Änd then I hanged my mother, My sister and my brother. 4. Änd then I hanged my granny. (twice) 5. Änd then I hanged my Annie; I hanged her up see canny.[6] 6. Wë'll hang and haul together; We'll haul for better weather.

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