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The Jolly Sailor

from Signs & Wonders by Bleu Charrette

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The name of a pub in Canterbury, England was the starting point for this song...

lyrics

There was a jolly sailor who sailed upon the sea
He was such a happy chap who loved hilarity
He liked to sing a shanty or two or even three
And dance a merry hornpipe with regularity.

Oh the jolly sailor, oh the salty sea
Oh the jolly sailor - as happy as a man can be

But tho’ he was so jolly he sometimes felt alone
He needed someone else to share his happy home
He set off on a voyage to find a female friend
And finally met the girl of his dreams in a pub called ‘The World’s
End’.

Oh the jolly sailor, oh the salty sea
Oh the jolly sailor - as happy as a man can be

There were storms they had to face
and dawns that sank with no trace
Sometimes they thought they’d never win through
But they always knew their love was true, their love was true

Oh the jolly sailor, oh the salty sea
Oh the jolly sailor - as happy as a man can be

Well he finally met the girl of his dreams and she was jolly too
When he asked if she would marry him she smiled and said, “I do!”
And now they have their own fleet of sailor girls and boys
Who like to dance a hornpipe with all their sailor toys.

Oh the jolly sailor, oh the salty sea
Oh the jolly sailor - as happy as a man can be
Oh the jolly sailor, oh the salty sea
Oh the jolly sailor - as happy as a man can be
As happy as a man can be
As happy as a man can be

credits

from Signs & Wonders, released December 31, 2016
Words and Music: James Armstrong
Vocals: James Armstrong, Sacha Touw and Mr. Moon
Guitar: James Armstrong
Banjo: James Armstrong
Cajon and Tambourine: Sacha Touw
Fiddle:Mr. Moon

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Bleu Charrette Cahors, France

Bleu Charrette are a " Folk Roots" duo based in the South West of France. The duo consists of James Armstrong and Sacha Touw. Their combinations of beautiful harmonies punctuated on guitar by James and Sacha on cajon and harmonica, produce an evocative tapestry of sound ranging from feel good dance tunes to poignant observations on life and love. A must see act ! ... more

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