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The Shanty Book, Part I, Sailor Shanties

Part 1 — 26. Boney was a warrior.

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Boney was a Warrior
Boney was a Warrior
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1. Boney was a warrior. Way-ay Yah. Boney was a warrior. John France-Wah.[9]

2. Boney beat the Rooshians. (twice) 3. Boney beat the Prooshians. (twice) 4. Boney went to Möscow. (twice) 5. Moscow was a-fïre. (twice) 6. Boney he came back again. (twice) 7. Boney went to Elbow. (twice) 8. Boney went to Waterloo. (twice) 9. Boney was defeated. (twice) 10. Boney was a prisoner 'Board the Billy Ruffian.[10] 11. Boney he was sent away, 'Way to St. Helena. 12. Boney broke his heart, and died. (twice) 13. Boney was a warrior. (twice)

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