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Chapter 33

29. We’ll haul the bowlin’

(Fore-Sheet.)

[Listen]

1. We'll haul the bowlin' so early in the morning.
We'll haul the bowlin', the bowlin' haul!

2. We'll haul the bowlin' for Kitty is my darlin'.

3. We'll haul the bowlin'; the fore-to-gallant bowlin'.

4. We'll haul the bowlin', the skipper is a growlin'.

5. We'll haul the bowlin', the packet is a rollin'.

6. We'll haul the bowlin' so early in the morning.

30. Paddy Doyle’s boots.

(Bunt Shanty.)

[Listen]

1. To my way-ay-ay-ah,
We'll pay Paddy Doyle for his boots.

Alternative verses.

2. We'll all throw dirt at the cook.

3. We'll all drink brandy and gin.