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Words sung, no lyrics shown
Lyrics shown, no words sung
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How to implement Folk Song Study

THESE ARE SUGGESTIONS. YOU MAY FIND SOMETHING THAT WORKS BETTER FOR YOUR FAMILY. WE
HOPE YOU WILL WANT TO SHARE YOUR IDEAS WITH THE LIST SO THAT WE ALL MAY BENEFIT AS WE
CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THE CURRICULUM.
YOU CAN GO TO THE WEBSITES LISTED, GATHER YOUR FAMILY AROUND THE COMPUTER AND HAVE
AN OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY SING, 21ST CENTURY STYLE. THIS IS SURPRISINGLY ENJOYABLE.
YOU CAN COPY THE LYRICS ONTO A WORD PROCESSING FILE AND PRINT THEM OUT, CREATING YOUR
OWN FAMILY SONG BOOK. YOU COULD PUT THESE IN PEECHEE FOLDERS (CARDBOARD FOLDERS WITH
THREE PRONGS IN THE CENTER). THIS MAKES THE ACTIVITY MORE PORTABLE. YOU COULD HAVE
SING ALONGS IN THE CAR, ON CAMPING TRIPS, AND CUDDLED UP ON MOM'S BED. OF COURSE,
YOU'D HAVE TO FIRST GAIN SOME FAMILIARITY WITH THE TUNES TO DO THIS, BUT FOLKSONGS
GENERALLY HAVE PRETTY MEMORABLE MELODIES.
YOU CAN SAVE THE MIDI FILES TO DISK. THERE ARE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CONTEMPLATOR'S
WEBSITE FOR DOING THIS WITH SOME COMPUTERS. IF YOU HAVE A MAC THEN YOU WOULD NEED TO
FIND SOMEBODY ELSE TO HELP YOU, OR YOU MAY BE ABLE TO BE THE HELPER.
TRY TO SING THE TUNE FOR EACH TERM AT LEAST THREE TIMES A WEEK. DAILY IS IDEAL, BUT WE
CANNOT ALL BE IDEAL.
THE ABOVE TUNES ARE CHOSEN AS A SERVICE TO YOU, OUR USERS. THEY ARE NOT MEANT TO BE
DEFINITIVE. WE CHOSE THEM AS WE DID SO THAT EACH FAMILY COULD BE ON THE SAME PAGE IN
MUSIC, NO MATTER HOW WIDESPREAD THE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. IN CHOOSING SONGS, WE
STROVE TO INCLUDE FOLK SONGS OF AMERICA, CANADA, IRELAND, SCOTLAND, WALES, AND
AUSTRALIA, SONGS THAT WOULD BE OF GENERAL INTEREST, AND TUNES THAT WERE NOT TOO
DIFFICULT TO SING.
THIS LIST FALLS SHORT OF A CHARLOTTE MASON EDUCATION. MISS MASON USED MORE THAN ONE
FOLK SONG PER TERM. SHE ALSO COORDINATED THE FOLK SONGS WITH HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
STUDY. THERE ARE MANY WONDERFUL SONGS THAT WOULD ENHANCE OUR HISTORY STUDIES. IT
WOULD BE A SHAME, FOR EXAMPLE, TO STUDY BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE AND HIS FIGHT FOR THE
THRONE WITHOUT ALSO LEARNING SONGS LIKE "SPEED BONNIE BOAT..."
WE ENCOURAGE THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE ABLE TO USE THE WEBSITES GIVEN ABOVE TO FIND
FOLKSONGS THAT CORRESPOND WITH YOUR HISTORY STUDIES EACH TERM. FEEL FREE TO SHARE
THESE ON THE LIST, SO THE REST OF US MAY BENEFIT FROM YOUR RESEARCH AS WELL. AS WE
UNDERSTAND IT, MISS MASON USED THREE FOLK SONGS PER TERM, SO YOU COULD ADD TWO MORE
FOLK SONGS TO THE ABOVE LIST EACH TERM. YOU COULD SPEND ABOUT FOUR WEEKS ON EACH
SONG IF YOU DO THIS. YOU COULD EVEN INCLUDE FOLK SONGS IN YOUR EXAMS.=)
In addition to using folksongs in history and geography studies, Miss Mason used them
in language studies. While studying French, for example, her students would also
learn a traditional folk song of France--in French, not an English translation.
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Folk Song List

September The Jam on Jerry's Rock
October The Wellerman
November There is a Time (For us to Wander)
December O Come, O Come Emmanuel
January Land of the Silver Birch
February Haul on the Bowline
March Revolutionary Tea
April Farewell to Nova Scotia
May Ballad of New Scotland
June Banana Boat Song (Day-O)
July Wait for the Wagon *
August A Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night *
BONUS/Sub Lay This Body Down (I Know Moonlight)
* these songs are not official; but only suggestions.

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Jam on Gerry's Soon May the There is a Time

Rock Wellerman Come (for Us to Wander)
Written By Rodney Dillard & Mitch Jayne sometime
between 1963-70. (Not Public Domain)
There has been research and speculation on the song's
origins. There are various title variations and iterations of The song is believed to have been written in
There is a time for love and laughter
the song. It is generally associated with Maine New Zealand around 1860–1870. The days will pass like summer storms
The winter winds will follow after
Come all ye true-born shanty-boys, whoever that ye be,
I would have you pay attention and listen unto me, There once was a ship that put to sea But there is love and love is warm
Concerning a young shanty-boy, so tall, genteel, and brave. The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea
‘Twas on a jam on Gerry’s Rocks he met a wat’ry grave. The winds blew up, her bow dipped down
There is a time for us to wander
O blow, my bully boys, blow (Huh!)
It happened on a Sunday morn as you shall quickly hear. When time is young and so are we
Our logs were piled up mountain high, there being no one to keep them clear.
Our boss he cried, “Turn out, brave boys. Your hearts are void of fear. Soon may the Wellerman come The woods are greener over yonder
We’ll break that jam on Gerry’s Rocks, and for Agonstown we’ll steer.” To bring us sugar and tea and rum For forty days, or even more The path is new, the world is free
One day, when the tonguin' is done The line went slack, then tight once more
Some of them were willing enough, but others they hung back, We'll take our leave and go
‘Twas for to work on Sabbath they did not think ’twas right. All boats were lost, there were only four
There is a time when leaves are falling
But six of our brave Canadian boys did volunteer to go But still that whale did go (Huh!)
And break the jam on Gerry’s Rocks with their foreman, young Monroe. She'd not been two weeks from shore The woods are grey, the paths are old
When down on her, a right whale bore Soon may the Wellerman come The snow will come when geese are calling
They had not rolled off many logs when the boss to them did say, The captain called all hands and swore To bring us sugar and tea and rum You need a fire against the cold
I’d have you be on your guard, brave boys. That jam will soon give way. He'd take that whale in tow (Huh!)
But scarce the warning had he spoke when the jam did break and go, One day, when the tonguin' is done
And it carried away these six brave youths and their foreman, young Monroe. We'll take our leave and go
Soon may the Wellerman come There is a time for us to wander
When the rest of the shanty-boys these sad tidings came to hear, To bring us sugar and tea and rum As far as I've heard, the fight's still on When time is young and so are we
To search for their dead comrades to the river they did steer. One day, when the tonguin' is done The line's not cut and the whale's not gone
One of these a headless body found, to their sad grief and woe, We'll take our leave and go
The woods are greener over yonder
The Wellerman makes his regular call
Lay cut and mangled on the beach the head of young Monroe. The path is new, the world is free
To encourage the Captain, crew, and all (Huh!)
Before the boat had hit the water
They took him from the water and smoothed down his raven hair.
There was one fair form amongst them, her cries would rend the air. The whale's tail came up and caught her Soon may the Wellerman come So do you roamin’ in the springtime?
There was one fair form amongst them, a maid from Saginaw town. All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her To bring us sugar and tea and rum
Her sighs and cries would rend the skies for her lover that was drowned. When she dived down low (Huh!)
And you find your love in the summer sun
One day, when the tonguin' is done
The frost will come and bring the harvest
We'll take our leave and go
They buried him quite decently, being on the seventh of May, Soon may the Wellerman come And you can sleep when day is done
Come all the rest of you shanty-boys, for your dead comrade pray.
To bring us sugar and tea and rum Soon may the Wellerman come
‘Tis engraved on a little hemlock tree that at his head doth grow,
The name, the date, and the drowning of this hero, young Monroe. One day, when the tonguin' is done To bring us sugar and tea and rum
We'll take our leave and go Time is like a river flowin'
One day, when the tonguin' is done
Miss Clara was a noble girl, likewise this raftsman’s friend. With no regrets as it moves on
We'll take our leave and go
Her mother was the widow woman lived at the river’s bend. No line was cut, no whale was freed Around each bend the shinin’ mornin’
The wages of her own true love the boss to her did pay, The Captain's mind was not of greed
And a liberal subscription she received from the shanty-boys next day. And all our friends we thought were gone
But he belonged to the whaleman's creed
Miss Clara did not long survive her great misery and grief. She took that ship in tow (Huh!)
In less than three months afterwards death came to her relief. There is a time for us to wander
In less than three months afterwards she was called to go, Soon may the Wellerman come When time is young and so are we
And her last request was granted — to be laid by young Monroe. To bring us sugar and tea and rum
The woods are greener over yonder
One day, when the tonguin' is done
Come all the rest of ye shanty-men who would like to go and see,
We'll take our leave and go The path is new, the world is free
On a little mound by the river’s bank there stands a hemlock tree.
The shanty-boys cut the woods all round. These lovers they lie low. The path is new, the world is free
Here lies Miss Clara Dennison and her shanty-boy, Monroe.

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DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY

O Come, O Come Land of the Haul on the

Emmanuel Silver Birch
Bowline
A traditional Canadian camp song that dates from the Reputed to be as old as the reign of
Lyrics: 1861 translation by John Mason Neale 1920s. Usually attributed to Pauline Johnson. King Henry VIII
Tune: Veni Emmanuel, Thomas Helmore 1851
Land of the silver birch Haul on the bowline, our bully ship's a-rollin'
Home of the beaver Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
Where still the mighty moose
O come, O come Emmanuel, Haul on the bowline, Ms. Kitty is my darlin'
And ransom captive Israel,
Wanders at will
Blue lake and rocky shore Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
That mourns in lonely exile here,
Until the Son of God appear. I will return once more Haul on the bowline, Ms. Kitty lives in Liverpool,
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
Shall come to thee, O Israel! Boom de de boom boom, boom de de boom boom
Boom de de boom boom, boom. Haul on the bowline, the old man is a-growlin,
Oh, come, oh, come, great Lord of might,
Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
Who to Thy tribes on Sinai's height
In Ancient times once gave the law Down in the forest, deep in the lowlands
In cloud, and majesty and awe. O Come Thou Dayspring, from on high
Haul on the bowline, it's a far cry to payday,
My heart cries out for thee, hills of the north Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel And cheer us by Thy drawing nigh;
Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more
Shall come to thee, O Israel! Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death's dark shadows put to flight. Haul on the bowline, so early in the mornin'
Oh, come, strong branch of Jesse, free Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Boom de de boom boom, boom de de boom boom Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
Thine own from Satan's tyranny; Shall come to thee, O Israel! Boom de de boom boom, boom
From depths of hell Thy people save Haul on the bowline, but another day was dawnin'.
And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. O come, Thou Wisdom from on high, High on a rocky ledge, I ’ll build my wigwam, Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel And order all things, far and nigh; Close to the water’s edge, silent and still
Shall come to thee, O Israel! To us the path of knowledge show, Haul on the bowline, the gale it is a howlin'.
And cause us in her ways to go.
Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
Oh, come, Thou Key of David, come Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
And open wide our heav'nly home: Shall come to thee, O Israel! Boom de de boom boom, boom de de boom boom Haul on the bowline, we are leaving altogether.
Make safe the way that leads on high Boom de de boom boom, boom Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
And close the path to misery. O come desire of nations, bind
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel All peoples in one heart and mind; Land of the silver birch home of the beaver Haul on the bowline, we will bust the chafe in leather.
Shall come to thee, O Israel! Bid envy, strife, and quarrels cease; Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
Where still the mighty moose, wanders at will
Fill the whole world with heaven's
peace.
Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more Haul on the bowline, we will all away together.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
Shall come to thee, O Israel! Boom de de boom boom, boom de de boom boom
Boom de de boom boom, boom. Haul on the bowline, a homeward we are a goin’.
Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
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Revolutionary
Tea
Earliest confirmed date for this American
Revolutionary song is 1889; but it references the
infamous 1773 Boston Tea Party.
There was a rich lady lived over the sea
And she was an island queen.
Her daughter lived off in a new country
With an ocean of water between.
With an ocean of water between.
Now old lady’s pockets were full of gold,
But never contented was she;
So, she ordered her daughter to pay her a tax
Of three-pence a pound on her tea.
Of three-pence a pound on her tea
“Oh, mother, dear mother,” the daughter replied,
“I’ll not do the thing that you ask.
For I’m willing to pay a fair price on the tea,
But never a three-penny tax.”
But never a three-penny tax
“Oh You shall,” cried the mother and reddened with rage,
“For you’re my own daughter, you see,
And it’s only proper for a daughter to pay
Her mother a tax on her tea.”
Her mother a tax on her tea.”
So she ordered her servants to be called up
To wrap up a package of tea.
And eager for three pence a pound, she put in
Enough for a large family.
Enough for a large family
She ordered her servants to bring the tax home,
Declaring her child must obey,
Or, old as she was and woman half grown,
She’d half whip her life away.
She’d half whip her life away.
So, tea was conveyed to the daughter’s own door,
All down by the ocean’s side,
But the bouncing girl poured out every pound
In the dark and boiling tide.
In the dark and boiling tide.
And the daughter cried out to the island queen,
“Oh, mother, dear mother,” cried she,
“The tea you may have when ’tis steepened enough,
But never a tax from me.”
But never a tax from me.”
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JUNE
* JULY
The Banana Boat
Song
A Sea song with the earliest recorded
date being 1781
Come, my own one, come, my fairest,
Come and tell unto me,
Could you fancy a poor sailor lad,
Who has just come from sea?
You are ragged, love, you are dirty, love,
And your clothes smell much of tar.
So begone, you saucy sailor boy,
So begone, you Jack Tar!
If I'm ragged, love, if I'm dirty, love,
And my clothes smell much of tar,
I have silver in me pocket, love,
And of gold a bright store.
When she heard those words come from him,
On her bended knees she fell.
I will marry my dear Henry
For I love a sailor lad so well.
Do you think that I am foolish, love?
Do you think that I am mad?
That I'd wed with a poor country girl
Where no fortune's to be had?
I will cross the briny ocean
I will whistle and I'll sing;
Since you have refused the offer, love,
Another girl shall have the ring.
For I'm young, love, and I'm frolicksome,
I'm good-temper'd, kind and free.
And I don't give a single penny, boys
What the world says of me.
APRIL
Farewell to
Nova Scotia
The 1791 Scottish folk song "The Soldier's Adieu" was printed
in 1803. It was then adapted in 1933 by Ann Greenough.
Farewell to Nova Scotia
And your sea bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
When I am far away on the
Briney oceans tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh
Or a wish for me
The sun is setting in the west
The birds are singing from every tree
All nature seems inclinded to rest
But still there will be
No rest for me
I grieve to leave my native land
I grieve to leave my comrades all
And my aged parents
Whom I love so dear
And the bonny bonny lassie
That I adore
Farewell to Nova Scotia
And your sea bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
When I am far away on the
Briney oceans tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh
Or a wish for me
The drums do beat the wars do alarm
The captain calls, I must obey
Farewell, farewell to Nova Scotia's charms
For it's early in the monring
And I'm far far away
Songs
Wait for the
Wagon
arranged by George P. Knauff
published by F. D. Benteen
Will you come with me my Phillis, dear
To yon blue mountain free
Where the blossoms smell the sweetest
Come rove along with me
It's ev’ry Sunday morning when I am by your side
We’ll jump into the Wagon, and all take a ride
Wait for the Wagon, wait for the Wagon
Wait for the Wagon and we’ll all take a ride
Chorus:
Wait for the Wagon, wait for the Wagon
Wait for the Wagon and we’ll all take a ride
Where the river runs like silver
And the birds they sing so sweet
I have a cabin, Phillis, and something good to eat
Come listen to my story, it will relieve my heart
So jump into the Wagon, and off we will start
Wait for the Wagon, wait for the Wagon
Wait for the Wagon and we’ll all take a ride
Do you believe, my Phillis, dear
Old Mike, with all his wealth
Can make you half so happy
As I with youth and health?
We’ll have a little farm, a horse, a pig and cow
And you will mind the dairy
While I will guide the plough
Wait for the Wagon, wait for the Wagon
Wait for the Wagon and we’ll all take a ride
Your lips are red as poppies
Your hair so slick and neat
All braided up with dahlias
And hollyhocks so sweet
It's ev’ry sunday morning, when I am by your side
We’ll jump into the Wagon, and all take a ride
Wait for the Wagon, wait for the Wagon
Wait for the Wagon and we’ll all take a ride
Together, on life’s journey
We’ll travel till we stop
And if we have no trouble
We’ll reach the happy top
Then come with me sweet Phillis
My dear, my lovely bride
We’ll jump into the Wagon, and all take a ride
Wait for the Wagon, wait for the Wagon
Wait for the Wagon and we’ll all take a ride
MAY
Ballad of
New Scotland
Earliest date is 1750;
Set to the tune of The King and the Abbott
Let's away to new Scotland, where Plenty sits queen
O'er as happy a country as ever was seen
She blesses her subjects both little and great
With each a good house and a pretty estate.
Derry down, down
Down, derry down.
There's wood and there's water, there's wild fowl and
tame
In the forest good ven'son, good fish in the stream
Good grass for our cattle, good land for our plough
Good wheat to be reaped, and good barley to mow.
Derry down, down
Down, derry down.
No landlords are there the poor tenants to tease
No lawyers to bully, nor stewards to seize
But each honest fellow's a landlord, and dares
To spend on himself the whole fruit of his cares.
Derry down, down
Down, derry down.
They've no duties on candles, no taxes on malt
Nor do they, as we do, pay sauce for their salt
But all is as free as in those times of old
When poets assure us the age was of gold.
Derry down, down
Down, derry down.
* AUGUST
A Fox Went Out
on a Chilly 󿵉ht
A traditional British Isles & Appalachian ballad.
The earliest version of the song was a Middle
English poem, dating from the 15th century
The fox went out on a chilly night
He prayed for the moon to give him light
For he'd many a mile to go that night
Before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o
He'd many a mile to go that night,
before he reached the town-o
He ran 'til he came to the farmer's pen
The ducks and the geese were kept therein
He said, a couple of you are gonna grease my chin
Before I leave this town-o, town-o, town-o
Said a couple of you are gonna grease my chin,
before I leave this town-o
He grabbed the great goose by the neck
And he threw a duck across his back
And he didn't mind the quack, quack
And the legs all dangling down-o, down-o, down-o
He didn't mind the quack, quack and the legs
all dangling down-o
The old grey woman jumped out of bed
Out of the window she popped her head
Crying John, John, the great goose is gone
And the fox is on the town-o, town-o, town-o
John, John, the great goose is gone
and the fox is on the town-o
He ran 'til he came to his nice warm den
And there were the little ones, eight, nine, ten
Sayin Daddy, Daddy, better go back again
For it must be a might fine town-o, town-o, town-o
Daddy, Daddy, go back again
for it must be mighty fine town-o
The fox and his wife, without any strife
Cut up the goose with a fork and a knife
They never had such a supper in their life
And the little ones chewed on the bones-o, bones-o, bones-o
They never had such a supper in their life
And the little ones chewed on the bones-o
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Jam on Gerry's Rock

The song of a teenage boy fatally wounded while
logging around the end of 1880. This version from
Doerflinger.
Come all ye true-born shanty-boys, whoever that ye be,
I would have you pay attention and listen unto me,
Concerning a young shanty-boy, so tall, genteel, and brave.
‘Twas on a jam on Gerry’s Rocks he met a wat’ry grave.

It happened on a Sunday morn as you shall quickly hear.

Our logs were piled up mountain high, there being no one to keep them clear.
Our boss he cried, “Turn out, brave boys. Your hearts are void of fear.
We’ll break that jam on Gerry’s Rocks, and for Agonstown we’ll steer.”

Some of them were willing enough, but others they hung back,
‘Twas for to work on Sabbath they did not think ’twas right.
But six of our brave Canadian boys did volunteer to go
And break the jam on Gerry’s Rocks with their foreman, young Monroe.

They had not rolled off many logs when the boss to them did say,
I’d have you be on your guard, brave boys. That jam will soon give way.
But scarce the warning had he spoke when the jam did break and go,
And it carried away these six brave youths and their foreman, young Monroe.

When the rest of the shanty-boys these sad tidings came to hear,
To search for their dead comrades to the river they did steer.
One of these a headless body found, to their sad grief and woe,
Lay cut and mangled on the beach the head of young Monroe.

They took him from the water and smoothed down his raven hair.
There was one fair form amongst them, her cries would rend the air.
There was one fair form amongst them, a maid from Saginaw town.
Her sighs and cries would rend the skies for her lover that was drowned.

They buried him quite decently, being on the seventh of May,

Come all the rest of you shanty-boys, for your dead comrade pray.
‘Tis engraved on a little hemlock tree that at his head doth grow,
The name, the date, and the drowning of this hero, young Monroe.

Miss Clara was a noble girl, likewise this raftsman’s friend.

Her mother was the widow woman lived at the river’s bend.
The wages of her own true love the boss to her did pay,
And a liberal subscription she received from the shanty-boys next day.

Miss Clara did not long survive her great misery and grief.
In less than three months afterwards death came to her relief.
In less than three months afterwards she was called to go,
And her last request was granted — to be laid by young Monroe.

Come all the rest of ye shanty-men who would like to go and see,
On a little mound by the river’s bank there stands a hemlock tree.
The shanty-boys cut the woods all round. These lovers they lie low.
Here lies Miss Clara Dennison and her shanty-boy, Monroe.
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Jam on Gerry's Rocks

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Soon May the

Wellerman Come
The song is believed to have been written in New
Zealand around 1860–1870.

There once was a ship that put to sea

The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea
The winds blew up, her bow dipped down
O blow, my bully boys, blow (Huh!)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin' is done
We'll take our leave and go
She'd not been two weeks from shore
When down on her, a right whale bore
The captain called all hands and swore
He'd take that whale in tow (Huh!)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin' is done
We'll take our leave and go
Before the boat had hit the water
The whale's tail came up and caught her
All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her
When she dived down low (Huh!)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin' is done
We'll take our leave and go
No line was cut, no whale was freed
The Captain's mind was not of greed
But he belonged to the whaleman's creed
She took that ship in tow (Huh!)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin' is done
We'll take our leave and go
For forty days, or even more
The line went slack, then tight once more
All boats were lost, there were only four
But still that whale did go (Huh!)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin' is done
We'll take our leave and go
As far as I've heard, the fight's still on
The line's not cut and the whale's not gone
The Wellerman makes his regular call
To encourage the Captain, crew, and all (Huh!)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin' is done
We'll take our leave and go
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin' is done
We'll take our leave and go

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There is a Time for

Us to Wander
Written By Rodney Dillard & Mitch Jayne sometime
between 1963-70. (Not Public Domain)

There is a time for love and laughter

The days will pass like summer storms
The winter winds will follow after
But there is love and love is warm

There is a time for us to wander

When time is young and so are we
The woods are greener over yonder
The path is new, the world is free

There is a time when leaves are falling

The woods are grey, the paths are old
The snow will come when geese are calling
You need a fire against the cold

There is a time for us to wander

When time is young and so are we
The woods are greener over yonder
The path is new, the world is free

So do you roamin’ in the springtime?

And you find your love in the summer sun
The frost will come and bring the harvest
And you can sleep when day is done

Time is like a river flowin'

With no regrets as it moves on
Around each bend the shinin’ mornin’
And all our friends we thought were gone

There is a time for us to wander

When time is young and so are we
The woods are greener over yonder
The path is new, the world is free
The path is new, the world is free

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O Come, O Come
Emmanuel
Lyrics: 1861 translation by John Mason Neale
Tune: Veni Emmanuel, Thomas Helmore 1851

O come, O come Emmanuel,

And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here,
Until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Oh, come, oh, come, great Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes on Sinai's height
In Ancient times once gave the law
In cloud, and majesty and awe.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Oh, come, strong branch of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan's tyranny;
From depths of hell Thy people save
And give them vict'ry o'er the grave.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Oh, come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heav'nly home:
Make safe the way that leads on high
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
O Come Thou Dayspring, from on high
And cheer us by Thy drawing nigh;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death's dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
O come, Thou Wisdom from on high,
And order all things, far and nigh;
To us the path of knowledge show,
And cause us in her ways to go.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
O come desire of nations, bind
All peoples in one heart and mind;
Bid envy, strife, and quarrels cease;
Fill the whole world with heaven's peace.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!

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Land of the Silver Birch

A traditional Canadian camp song that dates from the
1920s. Usually attributed to Pauline Johnson.

Land of the silver birch

Home of the beaver
Where still the mighty moose
Wanders at will
Blue lake and rocky shore
I will return once more
Boom de de boom boom, boom de de boom boom
Boom de de boom boom, boom.
Down in the forest, deep in the lowlands
My heart cries out for thee, hills of the north
Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more
Boom de de boom boom, boom de de boom boom
Boom de de boom boom, boom
High on a rocky ledge, I ’ll build my wigwam,
Close to the water’s edge, silent and still
Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more
Boom de de boom boom, boom de de boom boom
Boom de de boom boom, boom
Land of the silver birch home of the beaver
Where still the mighty moose, wanders at will
Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more
Boom de de boom boom, boom de de boom boom
Boom de de boom boom, boom.
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Haul on the Bowline

Reputed to be as old as the reign of
King Henry VIII
Haul on the bowline, our bully ship's a-rollin'
Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!

Haul on the bowline, Ms. Kitty is my darlin'

Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!

Haul on the bowline, Ms. Kitty lives in Liverpool,

Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!

Haul on the bowline, the old man is a-growlin,

Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!

Haul on the bowline, it's a far cry to payday,

Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!

Haul on the bowline, so early in the mornin'

Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!

Haul on the bowline, but another day was dawnin'.

Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!

Haul on the bowline, the gale it is a howlin'.

Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!

Haul on the bowline, we are leaving altogether.

Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!

Haul on the bowline, we will bust the chafe in leather.

Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!

Haul on the bowline, we will all away together.

Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!

Haul on the bowline, a homeward we are a goin’.

Haul on the bowline, the bowline Haul!
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Revolutionary Tea
Earliest confirmed date for this American
Revolutionary song is 1889; but it references the
infamous 1773 Boston Tea Party.
There was a rich lady lived over the sea
And she was an island queen.
Her daughter lived off in a new country
With an ocean of water between.
With an ocean of water between.
Now old lady’s pockets were full of gold,
But never contented was she;
So, she ordered her daughter to pay her a tax
Of three-pence a pound on her tea.
Of three-pence a pound on her tea
“Oh, mother, dear mother,” the daughter replied,
“I’ll not do the thing that you ask.
For I’m willing to pay a fair price on the tea,
But never a three-penny tax.”
But never a three-penny tax
“Oh You shall,” cried the mother and reddened with rage,
“For you’re my own daughter, you see,
And it’s only proper for a daughter to pay
Her mother a tax on her tea.”
Her mother a tax on her tea.”
So she ordered her servants to be called up
To wrap up a package of tea.
And eager for three pence a pound, she put in
Enough for a large family.
Enough for a large family
She ordered her servants to bring the tax home,
Declaring her child must obey,
Or, old as she was and woman half grown,
She’d half whip her life away.
She’d half whip her life away.
So, tea was conveyed to the daughter’s own door,
All down by the ocean’s side,
But the bouncing girl poured out every pound
In the dark and boiling tide.
In the dark and boiling tide.
And the daughter cried out to the island queen,
“Oh, mother, dear mother,” cried she,
“The tea you may have when ’tis steepened enough,
But never a tax from me.”
But never a tax from me.”
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“Oh, mother, dear mother,” the daughter replied,
“I’ll ne’er do the thing you ax.
I’m willing to pay a fair price for the tea,
But never a three penny tax.”
“You shall,” quoth the mother and reddened with rage,
“For you’re my own daughter, you see,
And sure ’tis quite proper a daughter should pay
Her mother a tax on her tea.”
And so the old lady her servants called up
And packed off a budget of tea.
And eager for three pence a pound, she put in
Enough for a large family.
She ordered her servants to bring home the tax,
Declaring her child should obey,
Or, old as she was and almost woman grown,
She’d half whip her life away.

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The tea was conveyed to the daughter’s door,
All down by the ocean’s side,
But the bouncing girl poured out every pound
In the dark and boiling tide.
And then she called out to the island queen,
“Oh, mother, dear mother,” cried she,
“The tea you may have when ’tis steeped enough,
But never a tax from me.”

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Farewell to
Nova Scotia
The 1791 Scottish folk song "The Soldier's Adieu" was printed in 1803.
It was then adapted in 1933 by Ann Greenough.

The sun was setting in the west

The birds were singing on ev'ry tree
All nature seemed inclined to rest
But still there was no rest for me

Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea-bound coast

Let your mountains dark and dreary be
And when I am far away on the briny oceans tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh and a wish for me?

I grieve to leave my native land

I grieve to leave my comrades all
And my aged parents whom I always held so dear
And the bonnie, bonnie lass that I do adore

The drums they do beat and the wars do alarm

The captain calls, we must obey
So farewell, farewell to Nova Scotia's charms
For it's early in the morning I am far, far away

I have three brothers and they are at rest

Their arms are folded on their breast
But a poor simple sailor just like me
Must be tossed and driven on the dark blue sea

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Ballad of
New Scotland
Earliest date is 1750;
Set to the tune of The King and the Abbott

Let's away to new Scotland, where Plenty sits queen

O'er as happy a country as ever was seen
She blesses her subjects both little and great
With each a good house and a pretty estate.
Derry down, down
Down, derry down.

There's wood and there's water, there's wild fowl and tame
In the forest good ven'son, good fish in the stream
Good grass for our cattle, good land for our plough
Good wheat to be reaped, and good barley to mow.
Derry down, down
Down, derry down.

No landlords are there the poor tenants to tease

No lawyers to bully, nor stewards to seize
But each honest fellow's a landlord, and dares
To spend on himself the whole fruit of his cares.
Derry down, down
Down, derry down.

They've no duties on candles, no taxes on malt

Nor do they, as we do, pay sauce for their salt
But all is as free as in those times of old
When poets assure us the age was of gold.
Derry down, down
Down, derry down.
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Banana Boat Song

(Day-O)
This is a traditional Jamaican folk song.
Day-o, day-ay-ay-o
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say
day, me say day-ay-ay-o
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Work all night on a drink a rum
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Stack banana 'til the mornin' come
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Come, mister tally man, tally me banana
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Come, mister tally man, tally me banana
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)

Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot, bunch

(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Six foot, seven foot, eight foot, bunch
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Day, me say day-ay-ay-o
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say
day, me say day
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
A beautiful bunch of ripe banana
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Hide the deadly black tarantula
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot, bunch
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Six foot, seven foot, eight foot, bunch
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Day, me say day-ay-ay-o
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say
day, me say day
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Come, mister tally man, tally me banana
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Come, mister tally man, tally me banana
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)

Day-o, day-ay-ay-o
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say
day, me say day-ay-ay-o
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)

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Wait for the Wagon

arranged by George P. Knauff
published by F. D. Benteen
Will you come with me my Phyllis, dear
To yon blue mountain free
Where the blossoms smell the sweetest
Come rove along with me
It's ev’ry Sunday morning when I am by your side
We’ll jump into the Wagon, and all take a ride
Wait for the Wagon, wait for the Wagon
Wait for the Wagon and we’ll all take a ride

Chorus:
Wait for the Wagon, wait for the Wagon
Wait for the Wagon and we’ll all take a ride

Where the river runs like silver

And the birds they sing so sweet
I have a cabin, Phyllis, and something good to eat
Come listen to my story, it will relieve my heart
So jump into the Wagon, and off we will start

Wait for the Wagon, wait for the Wagon

Wait for the Wagon and we’ll all take a ride

Do you believe, my Phyllis, dear

Old Mike, with all his wealth
Can make you half so happy
As I with youth and health?
We’ll have a little farm, a horse, a pig and cow
And you will mind the dairy
While I will guide the plough

Wait for the Wagon, wait for the Wagon

Wait for the Wagon and we’ll all take a ride

Your lips are red as poppies

Your hair so slick and neat
All braided up with dahlias
And hollyhocks so sweet
It's ev’ry Sunday morning, when I am by your side
We’ll jump into the Wagon, and all take a ride

Wait for the Wagon, wait for the Wagon

Wait for the Wagon and we’ll all take a ride

Together, on life’s journey

We’ll travel till we stop
And if we have no trouble
We’ll reach the happy top
Then come with me sweet Phyllis
My dear, my lovely bride
We’ll jump into the Wagon, and all take a ride

Wait for the Wagon, wait for the Wagon

Wait for the Wagon and we’ll all take a ride
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A Fox Went Out

on a Chilly 󿵉ht
A traditional British Isles & Appalachian ballad. The
earliest version of the song was a Middle English poem,
dating from the 15th century

The fox went out on a chilly night

He prayed for the moon to give him light
For he'd many a mile to go that night
Before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o
He'd many a mile to go that night, before he reached the town-o

He ran 'til he came to the farmer's pen

The ducks and the geese were kept therein
He said, a couple of you are gonna grease my chin
Before I leave this town-o, town-o, town-o
Said a couple of you are gonna grease my chin, before I leave this town-o

He grabbed the great goose by the neck

And he threw a duck across his back
And he didn't mind the quack, quack
And the legs all dangling down-o, down-o, down-o
He didn't mind the quack, quack and the legs all dangling down-o

The old grey woman jumped out of bed

Out of the window she popped her head
Crying John, John, the great goose is gone
And the fox is on the town-o, town-o, town-o
John, John, the great goose is gone and the fox is on the town-o

He ran 'til he came to his nice warm den

And there were the little ones, eight, nine, ten
Sayin Daddy, Daddy, better go back again
For it must be a might fine town-o, town-o, town-o
Daddy, Daddy, go back again for it must be mighty fine town-o

The fox and his wife, without any strife

Cut up the goose with a fork and a knife
They never had such a supper in their life
And the little ones chewed on the bones-o, bones-o, bones-o
They never had such a supper in their life
And the little ones chewed on the bones-o

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I Know Moonlight,
I Know Starlight
Earliest Date collected is 1867; but a traditional
Southern Republic song

I know moonlight,
I know starlight,
I lay this body down.

I walk in the moonlight,

I walk in the starlight,
I lay this body down.

I know the morning

And the evening star
I lay this body down.

Oh, graveyard,
Oh, graveyard,
I lay this body down.

I walk in the graveyard,

I lay in my grave,
I lay this body down.

I lay in my grave,
I feel my grave's side,
I lay this body down.

I go to the judgment,
In the evening of the day,
When I lay this body down.

Then my soul and your soul

Will meet on that day,
When I lay this body down.

I know moonlight,
I know starlight,
I lay this body down.

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I Know Moonlight, I Know Starlight

I know moonlight,
I know starlight,
I lay this body down.

I walk in the moonlight,

I walk in the starlight,
I lay this body down.

I know the morning

And the evening star
I lay this body down.

I walk in the graveyard,

I lay in my grave,
I lay this body down.

I lay in my grave,
I feel my grave's side,
I lay this body down.

I go to the judgment,
In the evening of the day,
When I lay this body down.

Then my soul and your soul

Will meet on that day,
When I lay this body down.

I know moonlight,
I know starlight,
I lay this body down.

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