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The Shanty Book, Part I, Sailor Shanties

Part 1 — 22. Reuben Ranzo.

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Reuben Ranzo
Reuben Ranzo
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Reuben Ranzo

1. Oh poor old Reuben Ranzo, Oh Ranzo boys, Ranzo. Ah pity poor Reuben Ranzo. Ranzo boys, Ranzo.

2. Oh Ranzo was no sailor He shipped on board a whaler. 3. Old Ranzo couldn't steer her,

Did you ever hear anything queerer? 4. Oh Ranzo was no beauty

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Why couldn't he do his duty?

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5. Oh Ranzo washed once a fortnight He said it was his birthright.

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6. They triced up this man so dirty And gave him five and thirty.[8] 7. Oh poor old Reuben Ranzo

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Ah pity poor Reuben Ranzo.

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