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The Shanty Book, Part I, Sailor Shanties

Part 1 — 20. Hilo somebody.

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Hilo Somebody
Hilo Somebody
Hilo Somebody
Hilo Somebody

1. The blackbird sang unto our crew. Hilo boys, Hilo. The blackbird sang unto our crew. Oh Hilo somebody, Hilo.

2. The blackbird sang so sweet to me. (twice) 3. We sailed away to Mobile Bay. (twice) 4. And now we're bound for London Town. (twice) 5. The up aloft this yard must go. (twice) 6. I thought I heard the old man say:— "Just one more pull, and then belay." 7. Hooray my boys, we're homeward bound. (twice) 8. The blackbird sang unto our crew. (twice)

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