Public Domain - Adapted by C. Carson Parks II & Van Dyke Parks

Lyrics:

 Verse 1:

 ‘Tis advertised in Boston, New York and Buffalo

“500 Brave Americans a-whaling for to go.”

Chorus Singin' “Blow ye winds in the morning, blow ye winds hi-ho

Heave away your running gear and blow, boys, blow!”

Verse 2:

They'll tell you of the clipper ships a-running in and out

And say you'll take 500 whale before you're six months out.

Chorus

Verse 3:

 And now we're out to sea my boys, the wind comes on to blow

Half the watch is sick on deck, the other half below

Chorus

Verse 4:

 The skipper's on the quarterdeck, a-squinting at the sails,

When , up above, the lookout sights a mighty school of whales.

Chorus

Verse 5:

 Then lower down the boats my boys, and after him we'll travel.

But if you get too near his flukes, he'll kick you to the devil

Chorus

Verse 6:

 And now that he is ours, my boys, let's tow him alongside

Then over with the blubber hooks and rob him of his hide

Chorus & Out

 

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