Drunken Sailor is a traditional sea shanty that dates back to the early 19th century. It originated on sailing vessels, particularly within the British and American merchant navies. Unlike slower shanties used for heavy hauling, this was a 'stamp-and-go' shanty, performed at a fast pace to help the crew pull ropes quickly while marching or running across the deck. The melody is believed to be derived from a traditional Irish folk tune. The lyrics describe various humorous or harsh methods used by the crew to deal with a sailor too intoxicated to perform his duties. It remains one of the few shanties known by the general public today, transcending its original purpose to become a staple of folk music and maritime culture. I’ve been feeling pretty sick these last couple of days. Just constant nausea and feeling queasy (besides some other issues not worth mentioning), so I feel like a drunken pirate... That’s where this unconventional idea came from! Ahhaahbaha ✌🏻👽🏴☠️ 🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️ What will we do with a drunken sailor What will we do with a drunken sailor What will we do with a drunken sailor Early in the morning Way hay up she rises Way hay up she rises Way hay up she rises Early in the morning Shave his belly with a rusty razor Shave his belly with a rusty razor Shave his belly with a rusty razor Early in the morning Way hay up she rises Way hay up she rises Way hay up she rises Early in the morning [Verse 2] We'll put him in a long boat 'til he's sober We'll put him in a long boat 'til he's sober We'll put him in a long boat 'til he's sober Early in the morning Way hay up she rises Way hay up she rises Way hay up she rises Early in the morning Stick him in a scupper with a hosepipe bottom Stick him in a scupper with a hosepipe bottom Stick him in a scupper with a hosepipe bottom Early in the morning Way hay and up she rises Way hay and up she rises Way hay and up she rises Early in the morning Put him in the bed with the captains daughter Put him in the bed with the captains daughter Put him in the bed with the captains daughter Early in the morning Way hay and up she rises Way hay and up she rises Way hay and up she rises Early in the morning That's what we do with a drunken sailor That's what we do with a drunken sailor That's what we do with a drunken sailor Early in the morning Way hay and up she rises Way hay and up she rises Way hay and up she rises Early in the morning Way hay and up she rises Way hay and up she rises Way hay and up she rises Early in the morning
