“The Can of Grog”

Description

"When up the shrouds the sailor goes And ventures on the yard, The landsman who no better knows Believes his lot is hard." The sailor describes his hard life, but notes the comfort the sailors take in grog

References

  1. Huntington-Whalemen, pp. 73-74, "The Can of Grog" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #2023
  3. BI, SWMS073

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1776 (Journal from the Ann)
Keywords: sailor hardtimes drink