Warren Fahey: Sydney Folklore Project

SOURCE: J M FORDE CORRESPONDENCE FILES - MSQ377.381
Dated circa 1900
Sent in by a contributor (handwritten) to 'Old Chum' column in Truth
SITE SOURCE: Sydney Folklore Project - Section 7: MARITIME

Blow The Man

Oh blow the man down, bullies, and kick him around,
To my way-eh! Blow the man down,
Oh blow the man down, bullies, and kick him around,
Give me some time to blow the man down.
Oh, give me some time to blow the man down.

Oh blow him a loft, bullies, from down below

Let go your gear and haul home your sheets

Slack away your lee-brace and hoist her away

It will be over the truck if you don't shout 'belay!'

Lay aft for your grog, the chief mate he cries