"Drunken Sailor" by The Irish Rovers is a traditional sea shanty that portrays the misadventures of a sailor who has had too much to drink. The song describes the sailor's drunken antics and the efforts of his shipmates to sober him up or discipline him. It features repetitive verses and a catchy melody, making it a popular folk song for sing-alongs and gatherings. The lyrics capture the humorous and rowdy atmosphere often associated with sailors and maritime life.
Notes:
What shal we do with the drunken sailor, -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -4 -5 -6 What shal we do with the drunken sailor, 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 5 6 What shal we do with the drunken sailor, -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -7 7 -8 Earl-aye in the morning?
7 -6 6 5 -4 -4
Chorus:
Way hay and up she rises
-6 -6 -6 -6 -4 -5-6
Way hay and up she rises
6 6 6 6 4 5 6
Way hay and up she rises
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Earl-aye in the morning
7 -6 6 5 -4 -4
(Alternative for slower folks)
Sling him in the long boat till he's sober, -6 -6 -6 -4 -5-6 Sling him in the long boat till he's sober, 6 6 6 4 5 6 Sling him in the long boat till he's sober, -6 -6 -6 -7 7-8 Earl-aye in the morning?
7 -6 6 5 -4 -4
