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The Shanty Book, Part I, Sailor Shanties

Part 1 — 27. Johnny Boker.

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(FORE-SHEET.)

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Johnny Boker
Johnny Boker

1. Oh do my Johnny Boker, Come rock and roll me over. Do my Johnny Boker, do.

2. Oh do my Johnny Boker, The skipper is a rover. Do my Johnny, &c. 3.Oh do, &c. The mate he's never sober. Do my, &c. 4.Oh do, &c. The Bo'sun is a tailor. Do my, &c. 5.Oh do, &c.

We'll all go on a jamboree. Do my, &c. 6.Oh do, &c. The Packet is a Rollin'. Do my, &c. 7.Oh do, &c. We'll pull and haul together. Do my, &c. 8.Oh do, &c. We'll haul for better weather. Do my, &c. 9.Oh do, &c.

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And soon we'll be in London Town. Do my, &c. 10.Oh do, &c. Come rock and roll me over. Do my, &c.

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