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This lad once had a problem, He came and sat by me.
I was drinkin in me local Bar, Thinkin of the sea.
He popped his tankard on a stool, and showed me its full brim.
The beer did disappear, with a sloopy yellow grin.
I’ve not got a drinking problem, There's a problem with my glass.
I’ll say its broke before I choke, And fall upon me ass.
So have a think and realise, That you are just the same.
Or have a drink and be surprised, That you forgot me name.
So as you see, he said to me, Me tankards got a hole.
Every time I fill it up, The beer will end up gone.
So do this lad a favor, Spare a penny for some grog.
Tomorrow’ll be sick, With this party trick, and stuck upon the bog.
I’ve not got a drinking problem, There's a problem with my glass.
I’ll say its broke before I choke, And fall upon me ass.
So have a think and realise, That you are just the same.
Or have a drink and be surprised, That you forgot me name.
About a week, It took to steep, around about my head.
Couldn't put me finger on it, What that lad had said.
So as I sat upon the bar, to think and drink bout it.
I raise me tankard have a sip, there's was nothing but a drip.
I’ve not got a drinking problem, There's a problem with my glass.
I’ll say its broke before I choke, And fall upon me ass.
So have a think and realise, That you are just the same.
Or have a drink and be surprised, That you forgot me name.
I’ve not got a drinking problem, There's a problem with my glass.
I’ll say its broke before I choke, And fall upon me ass.
So have a think and realise, That you are just the same.
Or have a drink and be surprised, That you forgot me name.
I’ve not got a drinking problem, There's a problem with my glass.
I’ll say its broke before I choke, And fall upon me ass.
So have a think and realise, That you are just the same.
Or have a drink and be surprised, That you forgot me name.
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Let me introduce to you the crew that we’ve amast
Bos’n Mongo lost his foot he’s going nowhere fast
Captain Salmon’s at the helm with Weasel at his side
When we are all in one place the taps they will run dry
Won’t stop drinking all the pirates beer
And I won’t stop drinking all the pirates beer
Won’t stop drinking all the pirates beer
And we stop drinking all the pirates beer
The day was drawing to a close, our destination set
This plan to rob this english boat was anything but wet
To sail across the glassy sea, use cover of the night
To board this vessel seamlessly and give them all a fright
Won’t play a song when the cap’n’s near
And I won’t play a song when the cap’n’s near
Won’t play a song when the cap’n’s near
And I Won’t play a song when the cap’n’s near
Some shore leave that will do me well our ship pulls into port
A night of rum out with the lads our drinking is a sport
To make it to the inn to sleep I need a noble steed
The phillies have been taken but I’ll find just what I need
Won’t ride a horse but I’ll ride a deer
And I won’t ride a horse but I’ll ride a deer
Won’t ride a horse but I’ll ride a deer
And I Won’t ride a horse but I’ll ride a deer
Won’t stop drinking all the pirates beer
And I won’t stop dancing like a musketeer
Won’t sing a long coz the words ain’t clear
And I won’t share a boat with a mutineer
Wont play a song when the cap’n’s near
And I won't ride a horse but I'll ride a deer
Won't ride a horse but I'll ride a deer
and JollyRoger’s here and we need a beer!
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I said yo ho ho (yo ho ho)
1, 2, 3 (1, 2, 3)
All board the JollyRoger on the merry sea
She was a fearsome mistress of the land and of the sea
Yo ho ho, 1, 2, 3, JollyRoger life for me
Her name struck fear in hearts of all, from shore and quay to quay
Yo ho ho, 1, 2, 3, JollyRoger life for me
And if there was another one, that dare to challenge she
Yo ho ho, 1, 2, 3, JollyRoger life for me
They’d surely meet their bitter end at the bottom of the sea
Yo ho ho, 1, 2, 3, JollyRoger life for me
I said yo ho ho (yo ho ho)
1, 2, 3 (1, 2, 3)
All board the JollyRoger on the merry sea
There was a day she swept and mopped and cooked for all crew
Yo ho ho, 3, 1, 2, JollyRoger life for you
Had enough of being a wench she knew just what to do
Yo ho ho, 3, 1, 2, JollyRoger life for you
She had a plan to break her chains, put poison in the stew
Yo ho ho, 3, 1, 2, JollyRoger life for you
She threw the bodies overboard and found herself a crew
Yo ho ho, 3, 1, 2, JollyRoger life for you
I said yo ho ho (yo ho ho)
1, 2, 3 (1, 2, 3)
All board the JollyRoger on the merry sea
She sailed her ship right through the night until the rising sun
Yo ho ho, 3, 2, 1, one for all and all for one
She battled all the navy boats, and emptied them of rum
Yo ho ho, 3, 2, 1, one for all and all for one
Her life was full of mischief, she’d only just begun
Yo ho ho, 3, 2, 1, one for all and all for one
One day she just disappeared but we still sing her song
Yo ho ho, 3, 2, 1, one for all and all for one
I said yo ho ho (yo ho ho)
1, 2, 3 (1, 2, 3)
All board the JollyRoger on the merry sea
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Sailing round the world, for there is where we came
Ships and wrecks and gold and death, it’s all the fucking same
Now I sit before you, telling you my tail
You’ve probably heard a thousand times, but it ain't getting stale
I’m a Pirate on the ocean, and that's where I belong
Only docking on the land, when the rum is gone
And when we stop to get our stock, so we can drink again
Lads, get this anchor raisin', and hoist up the mizzen
We go from port to port, JollyRoger! never stays
North and South and East and West, it's all the fucking same
2 fingers for the navy, 1 finger for the King
that's 2 for the blue and 1 in the goo, it's a pirate's life for me
I’m a Pirate on the ocean, and that's where I belong
Only docking on the land, when the rum is gone
And when we stop to get our stock, so we can drink again
Lads, get this anchor raisin', and hoist up the mizzen
And when I start me drinking, don't spect me to behave
Beer and Rum and … Umm… and.............. RUM! It's all the fucking same
Barrels of the stuff we love, it never is enough
Staggering from stern to bow, the sea ain't even rough
I’m a Pirate on the ocean, and that's where I belong
Only docking on the land, when the rum is gone
He’s a pirate on the ocean, and that's where he belongs
Only docking on the land, when the rum is gone
We are pirates on the ocean, and that's where we belong
Only docking on the land, when the rum is gone
And when we stop to get our stock, so we can drink again
Lads, get this anchor raisin', and hoist up the mizzen
We are pirates on the ocean, and that's where we belong
Only docking on the land, when the rum is gone
And when we stop to get our stock, so we can drink again
Lads, get this anchor raisin', and hoist up the mizzen
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I first met Tommy on a warm spring eve, sat outside The Bullers
With his long brown hair and a twinkle in his eye
Well I’m a fisherman, he said I work out in deep water
The fishing life's the one that gets me by
I then saw Tommy on a summers eve, sat outside The Bullers
With his long brown hair and a twinkle in his eye
Well the fishing's dead round here, he said, we’ve got to steam out further
But I’ll be back to see you bye and bye
Sail away boys sail away, from your sisters and your mothers
Sail away boys sail away, to sea
Sail away boys sail away, from your children and your lovers
Sail away boys sail away, with your band of brothers
I met with Tommy on an autumn's eve, sat outside The Bullers
With his long brown hair and a twinkle in his eye
Well the weather’s rough and the wind is west, but one good trip will pay our debts
Then I’m gonna leave this fishing life behind
Sail away boys sail away, from your sisters and your mothers
Sail away boys sail away, to sea
Sail away boys sail away, from your children and your lovers
Sail away boys sail away, with your band of brothers
I wait for news on Christmas Eve, sat inside The Bullers
The fire was warm but my heart was cold as ice
The boat is gone, no word for days, they’ve just picked up the EPIRB
The lifeboat's out there looking for them still
It rained all day on New Year's Eve, we walked back to the Bullers
From the service in the graveyard cold and bare
We said goodbye to him that day, I'll never love another
Sail away boys sail away, oooooooo oooo
Sail away boys sail away, to sea
Sail away boys sail away, oooooooo oooo
Sail away boys sail away, to sea
Sail away boys sail away, from your sisters and your mothers
Sail away boys sail away, to sea
Sail away boys sail away, from your children and your lovers
Sail away boys sail away, with your band of brothers
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Friday why'd you leave us?
Saturday where'd you go?
We really like you Sunday and we love the weekend party flow
And now we wave bye to ya
Wait 4 whole days for more
We really like you weekends and we're waiting for Friday at 4
So if you're looking for some fun
(grab a drink or 21)
and now the party has begun
Listen to this bassist strum
Why wait for the weekend?
When we could party now?
Let's ask the weekdays what they think and what they will allow
Hello Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday too
How'd you feel ‘bout having us, party right through you?
We thought you'd never ask,
Been waiting all our lives
The weekend party lifestyle is the one we all despise
We'd really like to join ya
So don't forget us guys
Coz having fun and living life beats working 9-5!
So if you’re looking for some fun
(grab a drink or 21)
and now the party has begun
Listen to this bassist strum
Now we're friends with Monday
Friends with Tuesday too
We really like you Wednesday you're the weekday / weekend party glue
Now we are at Thursday
We all know what's near
Friday comes tomorrow with more weekend fun and lots of beer
So if you're looking for some fun
(grab a drink or 21)
and if you want to have a dance
(find someone and take a chance)
we will party through the night
that guy knows that we are right
Now we party all week long
Listen to this party song
Drink, drink, drink, drink, drink, drink, drink!
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, drink!
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, drink!
Don't forget our Sunday, drink, drink, drink!
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, drink!
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, drink!
Don't forget our Sunday, drink, drink, drink!
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, drink!
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, drink!
Don't forget our Sunday, drink!
If you're looking for some fun
(grab a drink or 21)
and if you want to have a dance
(find someone and take a chance)
Keep on going through the night
that guy knows that I am right
Now we party all week long
Listen to this party song
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20 Shots (Live 2022)
03:28
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Woke up this Thursday morning, headaches taking hold
20 shots of whiskey, God I’m feeling old
I wish that there was something, to take away this pain
20 more shots of whiskey and we're going out again
Hey, Ho! We’re going down below
Grab a jar of whiskey, we’re ready to go
Ho, Hey! What do you say?
Follow JollyRoger, as a drunken stow away
Can’t find a hairy maiden, or a tankard full of ale
Bring a spring upon ‘er, I’m changing where we sail
Ready up the gangplank, for land is where we head
20 more shots of whiskey and we’re going out again
Hey, Ho! We’re going down below
Grab a jar of whiskey, we’re ready to go
Ho, Hey! What do you say?
Follow JollyRoger as a drunken stow away
Batten down the hatches, a storm be on its way
Grab that barrel of whiskey, we’ll drink on judgment day
Our ship has started sinking, we’re 3 sheets to the wind (to the wind)
20 more shots of whiskey and we’re going down again
Hey, Ho! We’re going down below
Grab a jar of whiskey, we’re ready to go
Ho, Hey! What do you say?
la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Hey, Ho! We’re going down below
Grab a jar of whiskey, we’re ready to go
Ho, Hey! What do you say?
20 more shots of whiskey
20 more shots of whiskey
20 more shots of whiskey
20 more shots of whiskey
20 more shots of whiskey and we're going out again, hey!
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Jimmy (Live 2022)
03:56
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He’s always at the Bar (Jimmy!)
He’s always at the Bar (Jimmy!)
When we call upon him, he is always at the bar (Jimmy!)
Left his house and wife and kids and never got too far
He left them for the bar, sweet Jimmy left them for the bar
Jimmy was the kind of man, you knew around the town
He wed his high-school sweetheart and they bought ‘The Sword and Crown’
Quiet nights did change, pitter-patter on the ground
Pitter-patter on the ground, it was his favourite sound
He’s always at the Bar (Jimmy!)
He’s always at the Bar (Jimmy!)
When we call upon him, he is always at the bar (Jimmy!)
Left his house and wife and kids and never got too far
He left them for the bar, sweet Jimmy left them for the bar
Jimmy was a happy man, he had a handsome smile
If you needed help from him he’d go the extra mile
House and wife and pub and kids were doing really well
That's where the story stops... or as he likes to tell
He’s always at the Bar (Jimmy!)
He’s always at the Bar (Jimmy!)
When we call upon him, he is always at the bar (Jimmy!)
Left his house and wife and kids and never got too far
He left them for the bar, sweet Jimmy left them for the bar
One night Jimmy stumbled and dropped his cigarette
And that's the night Jimmy lives to regret
Everything was gone along with his luck
He picked up the bottle and didn’t give a fuck.
Jimmy didn’t give a fuck
He’s always at the Bar (Jimmy!)
He’s always at the Bar (Jimmy!)
When we call upon him, he is always at the bar (Jimmy!)
Left his house and wife and kids and never got too far
He left them for the bar, sweet Jimmy left them for the bar
He’s always at the Bar (Jimmy!)
He’s always at the Bar (Jimmy!)
When we call upon him, he is always at the bar (Jimmy!)
Left his house and wife and kids and never got too far
He left them for the bar, sweet Jimmy left them for the bar
JIMMY!
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JollyRoger Plymouth, UK
JollyRoger are a Sea-Punk, folk, band hailing from the Cornish coast.
Their high energy
live performances have caused widespread outbreaks of dancing, moshing and having a ruddy good time at an international level.
Live performances include : Glastonbury, Boomtown Fair, Boardmasters, Bearded Theory, Lindisfarne Festival and Festival Medieval - Germany.
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