“Deep Blue Sea (II)”

Description

"Deep blue sea, baby, deep blue sea...It was Willie what got drownded in the deep blue sea"; "Dig his grave with a silver spade..."; "Lower him down with a golden chain..."

Notes

In this case, perhaps we should refer to "sinkingverses." This song should not be confused with "The Deep Blue Sea", aka "Sailor on the Deep Blue Sea," as recorded by the Carter Family. It may have been a shanty at some point. - PJS

Cross references

  • cf. "Old Blue" (floating verses)
  • cf. "The 'Cholly' Blues" (floating verses)
  • cf. "Stormalong" (floating verses)
  • cf. "Dig My Grave With a Silver Spade" (floating lyrics)

Recordings

  • Pete Seeger, "Deep Blue Sea" (on PeteSeeger04) (on PeteSeeger12) (on PeteSeeger15)

References

  1. PSeeger-AFB, p. 76, "Deep Blue Sea" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Silber-FSWB, p. 58, "Deep Blue Sea" (1 text)
  3. DT, DEEPBLUE*
  4. Roud #3119
  5. BI, PSAFB076

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1955 (recording, Pete Seeger)
Found in: US