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The Shanty Book, Part I, Sailor Shanties

Part 1 — 7. Sally Brown

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Sally Brown
Sally Brown
Sally Brown
Sally Brown

1. Sally Brown she's a bright Mulatter. Way Ay-y Roll and go. She drinks rum and chews terbacker. Spend my money on Sally Brown.

2. Sally Brown shë has a daughter Sent me sailin' 'cross the water. 3. Seven long years Ï courted Sally. (twice) 4. Sally Brown I'm bound to leave you Sally Brown I'll not deceive you. 5. Sally she's a 'Badian' beauty. (twice) 6. Sally lives on the old plantation She belongs the Wild Goose Nation. 7. Sally Brown is a bright Mulatter She drinks rum and chews terbacker.

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