“Rollin' Home by the Silvery Moon”

Description

Shanty. Chorus: "Rollin' home (x4) by the light of the silvery moon. Happy is the sailor who has shipped aboard a whaler, when she's rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin' home."

Long description

Shanty. Chorus: "Rollin' home (x4) by the light of the silvery moon. Happy is the sailor who has shipped aboard a whaler, when she's rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin' home." Verses run "Here's to the good ol' beer (claret, rum, etc) mop it down" (also x4). The verses get more bawdy after finishing with the available beverages.

References

  1. Hugill, pp. 180-81, "Rollin' Home by the Silvery Moon" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, Hugi 180

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1961 (Hugill)
Keywords: drink sailor shanty bawdy
Found in: US Britain