Part 1 — 23. The dead horse.
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(HALLIARDS, or PUMPING SHIP.)
[Listen]
1. A poor old man came riding by. And they say so, and they hope so. A poor old man came riding by. Oh poor old man.
2. I said "Old man your hoss will die." (twice) 3. And if he dies I'll tan his skin. (twice) 4. And if he lives you'll ride again. (twice) 5. I thought I heard the skipper say. (twice) 6. Oh one more pull and then belay. (twice) 7. A poor old man came riding by. (twice)