The Ballad of the Shipwright’s Trade v.2

Irish Pub Songs and Sea Shanties, male vocals, lively rhythm with clapping and foot stomping

[Verse 1]
Oh, gather 'round, ye jolly crew, and raise a rousing cheer,
For shipwrights bold who shaped the waves through many a bygone year.
With adze and axe, they carved the oak, the keel to hold the tide,
Their craft it built the ships of hope that sailed both far and wide.
[Chorus]
So swing the mallet, drive the wedge, and let the auger bite!
From apprentice green to master keen, they built both day and night.
For fishing boats and merchant holds, or ships of war so free,
They forged the dreams of nations bold to tame the roaring sea!
[Verse 2]
The young apprentice learns his trade with steady heart and hand,
He cuts and planes each timber true as taught by master’s stand.
The journeyman then roams abroad to hone his skillful art,
And when he earns his master’s mark, he builds with all his heart.
[Chorus]
So swing the mallet, drive the wedge, and let the auger bite!
From apprentice green to master keen, they built both day and night.
For fishing boats and merchant holds, or ships of war so free,
They forged the dreams of nations bold to tame the roaring sea!
[Verse 3]
The fishing boats they crafted strong to haul the ocean’s prize,
With nets unfurled at break of dawn beneath the endless skies.
The merchant ships with sails like wings brought riches from afar,
Through stormy seas and tempests wild, they followed every star.
[Chorus]
So swing the mallet, drive the wedge, and let the auger bite!
From apprentice green to master keen, they built both day and night.
For fishing boats and merchant holds, or ships of war so free,
They forged the dreams of nations bold to tame the roaring sea!
[Verse 4]
And when the drums of war did sound across both land and foam,
The shipwrights worked through night and day to guard their hearths and home.
With planks of oak and iron nails, they built each mighty line—
The frigates fast and men-of-war that held our battle’s spine.
[Chorus]
So swing the mallet, drive the wedge, and let the auger bite!
From apprentice green to master keen, they built both day and night.
For fishing boats and merchant holds, or ships of war so free,
They forged the dreams of nations bold to tame the roaring sea!
[Bridge] (Slower tempo)
Through peace or war their craft endured; their service knew no bounds—
To feed us well or guard our shores where freedom still resounds.
[Verse 5] (Return to lively tempo)
Now raise a glass to those who’ve gone—the builders brave and true—
Who shaped our world with timber strong beneath a sky so blue.
And may their tools still find good hands in every port and bay—
To keep alive their noble trade for many a future day!
[Final Chorus] (Repeat once)
So swing the mallet, drive the wedge, and let the auger bite!
From apprentice green to master keen, they built both day and night.
For fishing boats and merchant holds, or ships of war so free,
They forged the dreams of nations bold to tame the roaring sea!

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[Verse 1] Oh, gather 'round, ye jolly crew, and raise a rousing cheer, For shipwrights bold who shaped the waves through many a bygone year. With adze and axe, they carved the oak, the keel to hold the tide, Their craft it built the ships of hope that sailed both far and wide. [Chorus] So swing the mallet, drive the wedge, and let the auger bite! From apprentice green to master keen, they built both day and night. For fishing boats and merchant holds, or ships of war so free, They forged the dreams of nations bold to tame the roaring sea! [Verse 2] The young apprentice learns his trade with steady heart and hand, He cuts and planes each timber true as taught by master’s stand. The journeyman then roams abroad to hone his skillful art, And when he earns his master’s mark, he builds with all his heart. [Chorus] So swing the mallet, drive the wedge, and let the auger bite! From apprentice green to master keen, they built both day and night. For fishing boats and merchant holds, or ships of war so free, They forged the dreams of nations bold to tame the roaring sea! [Verse 3] The fishing boats they crafted strong to haul the ocean’s prize, With nets unfurled at break of dawn beneath the endless skies. The merchant ships with sails like wings brought riches from afar, Through stormy seas and tempests wild, they followed every star. [Chorus] So swing the mallet, drive the wedge, and let the auger bite! From apprentice green to master keen, they built both day and night. For fishing boats and merchant holds, or ships of war so free, They forged the dreams of nations bold to tame the roaring sea! [Verse 4] And when the drums of war did sound across both land and foam, The shipwrights worked through night and day to guard their hearths and home. With planks of oak and iron nails, they built each mighty line— The frigates fast and men-of-war that held our battle’s spine. [Chorus] So swing the mallet, drive the wedge, and let the auger bite! From apprentice green to master keen, they built both day and night. For fishing boats and merchant holds, or ships of war so free, They forged the dreams of nations bold to tame the roaring sea! [Bridge] (Slower tempo) Through peace or war their craft endured; their service knew no bounds— To feed us well or guard our shores where freedom still resounds. [Verse 5] (Return to lively tempo) Now raise a glass to those who’ve gone—the builders brave and true— Who shaped our world with timber strong beneath a sky so blue. And may their tools still find good hands in every port and bay— To keep alive their noble trade for many a future day! [Final Chorus] (Repeat once) So swing the mallet, drive the wedge, and let the auger bite! From apprentice green to master keen, they built both day and night. For fishing boats and merchant holds, or ships of war so free, They forged the dreams of nations bold to tame the roaring sea!

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