Goin' Back to the Sea

from Cutlass, Cannon and Curves by The Jolly Rogers

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I first found work in a general store a general store you see.
When a woman walked in with a question that was just too much for me
So I asked the boss what kind of girdles we sell here at the store.
Rubber he said and rub her I did and I don’t work there anymore.
So I’m going back to the sea, back to the sea
Where I know just what’s expected out of me
I’ll get my rightful dues, there’s nobody to confuse.
I’m going back to the sea, back to the sea
I next worked for a baker who, told me just what to do
Every time the bell would ring it was a customer that he knew
The bell rang out , “It’s Mrs. Smith go see if her buns are hot”.
Though I was employed that morning, by noontime I was not.
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I then worked in a butcher shop, helping out wherever I could
Soon I was waiting on customers, they said I was just that good.
“What’ll it be?” To an Irish lady I said with a smile and a bow.
Bangers she said and bang her I did, and that’s why I don’t work there now.
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I then worked in a public house when a trollop happened in.
The barkeep told me to serve her she asked for liquor with a grin
I must admit the reputation certainly has its perks
But though I was very popular still I was out of work.
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I then worked as a tutor for a young woman of marrying age.
To teach her cards and games of chance as these were all the rage.
I said to her “young lady, I know every game around”.
Poker she said and poker I did, and then I packed up and left town.
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I then worked in a pastry shop selling puddings pies and cakes.
When a lovely young woman entered, I was determined to make no mistakes.
What’ll it be for you, love? I want your spotted dick.
…I threw up my hands and walked out the door and said bugger it all I quit!
[CHORUS] x2

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from Cutlass, Cannon and Curves, released September 1, 2005

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The Jolly Rogers Kansas City, Missouri

Pirates before pirates were cool. The Jolly Rogers were born as the Earth still cooled, waaaay back in 1991. Bringing maritime music, sea shanties, drinking and bawdy songs to audiences before pirates were all the rage, they've been a main stage act at venues across America and Europe. ... more

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