“Oh, blow the man down, bullies, blow the man down! To me way-aye, blow the man down. Oh, blow the man down, bullies, blow him right down! Give me some time to blow the man down! Anonymous: Shanties
“There were two lofty ships, from old England they set sail, Blow high, blow low, and so sailed we!… Cruising down along the shores of High Barbaree! Anonymous: Shanties
“Glos’ter girls they have no combs, Heave away, heave away! They comb their hair with codfish bones. Anonymous: Shanties
“Oh, the times are hard and the wages low; Leave her, Johnny, leave her! I’ll pack my bag and go below. It’s time for us to leave her! Anonymous: Shanties