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Title
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Rambling sailor
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Singer
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Unknown
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
I am a sailor stout and bold, long time I've ploughed the ocean,
I fought for King and country, too, for honour and promotion,
But now, brother sailors, I'll bid you adieu,
No more I'll go to sea with you,
But I'll travel the country through and through
And still be a rambling sailor.
Verse 2
When I got up to Greenwich town, oh, lasses there were plenty,
I boldly stepped up to one to court her for her beauty.
I said - 'My dear, be of good cheer.
I'll not leave you, you need not fear,
But I'll travel the country through and through,
And still be a rambling sailor.
Verse 3
When I got up to Woolwich town, oh, lasses there were plenty,
I boldly stepped up to one to court her for her money
I said - 'My dear, what do you choose?
There's ale, and wine, and rum punch too,
Besides a pair of new silk shoes,
To travel with a rambling sailor.
Verse 4
When I awoke all in the morn I left my love a-sleeping.
I left her for an hour or two while another I went courting,
And if she stops there till I return
She may stop until the day of doom
I'll court another girl in her room
And still be a rambling sailor.
Verse 5
And if any wants to know my name, why, that is William Johnson
I've got commission from the King to court each girl that's handsome
With my false heart and flattering tongue
I'll court them all, both old and young
I'll court them all, but marry none
And still be a rambling sailor.
