Colm R. McGuinness - Over And Under

We’ll buy one for the bosun
And one for the mates
We’ll buy one for yer man
Up the topsail all day

We’ll buy one for the striker
To keep him on game
And one for the gunner
Who’s well on his way

And another round
Just for good measure

Well the Cabin Boy just got promoted today
Sure he’s working his hands to the bone for his pay

And the Helmsman is itchin’ to dock in the bay
Sure he’s not been on land seven months to the day

And another one’s not worth the treasure

So, let’s go, boys
We’re over and under
We’ll roll through like thunder
To bring her back home

Here we go, boys
With the waves crashing under
Oh lord I’d half wonder
How we’re not in the foam

We’ll buy one for the first mate
When we’re out of the storm
And the cooper who’s last barrel’s
Splintered and worn

And a round for the Surgeon
Who’s wrecked as a mule
And the Swabbies as well, sure
To not would be cruel

As the cook knocks ‘em back as his leisure

So, let’s go, boys
We’re over and under
We’ll roll through like thunder
To bring her back home

Here we go, boys
With the waves crashing under
Oh lord I’d half wonder
How we’re not in the foam

Well the Second mate’s looking
To spend all his pay
And the Sailmaker’s cloth’s
All but withered and frayed

And yer’ man with the powder
Says it’s soaked through and through
And a night on the strong stuff
Is long overdue

So to sail with yis’ has been a pleasure

So, let’s go, boys
We’re over and under
We’ll roll through like thunder
To bring her back home

Here we go, boys
With the waves crashing under
Oh lord I’d half wonder
How we’re not in the foam

‘Cause we’re through with our plunder
So we’ll haul her back home

And we’re not yet asunder
So it’s land where we roam

Written by:
Colm R. McGuinness

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