This is the first track on our first album, the first draft of this song was actually written in the first couple of weeks of the bands life but hadn't found its place until a revisit and re-arrange after already recording 2 songs for the album.
You can watch the music video on Facebook @jollyrogerbanduk, It was filmed in one at at the JollyRoger household.
lyrics
Down she goes, to Davy Jones
Down she goes, to Davy Jones
Down she goes, to Davy Jones
Down she goes, to Davy Jones
We set aside our normal lives, to dress in hats and beards.
To sing of guns and Krakens with our tankards full of beer.
No more working 9 to 5, we’ll stick it to the man.
We’ll raise the anchor, change the tiers and sail across the land.
Now if you wanna quit your job, and live a life of crime.
Have a blast everyday, be happy all the time.
Trade your tie and works shoes, with the lady at the bar.
Grow out your hair and mustache, we’re going wide and far.
Raise your beer above your head and sing along with me.
Gather up your hats and beards and meet me at the Quay.
whenever we are on the land, we're dreaming of the sea.
Come join a bunch of pirates of the 21st century.
Instrumental.
Raise your beer above your head and sing along with me.
Gather up your hats and beards and meet me at the Quay.
Coz whenever we are on the land, we're dreaming of the sea.
Come join a bunch of pirates of the 21st century.
Instrumental.
Break Down
Cm B Cm
Down she goes, to Davy Jones
Down she goes, to Davy Jones
Down she goes, to Davy Jones
Down she goes, to Davy Jones
Raise your beer above your head and sing along with me.
Gather up your hats and beards and meet me at the Quay.
Coz whenever we are on the land, we're dreaming of the sea.
Sammantha Hannah (Lady of the Sea) - Vocals, Mandolin
Recording - Mark Richards
Mixing - Mark Richards
Mastering - Mark Richards
Music and Lyrics - JollyRoger
Bonus Noise Makers - Dan Solo (Egg Shaker, Stomps and Claps)
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the album has thoughtful lyrics beautiful tunes and ends with my favourite tract a bar at the end of the world ... every track flows nicely to the next love it all marian holding
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