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The Final Squall

from Loose Cannons by The Jolly Rogers

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Well, it’s been six long days, since they left me here.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
They turned the ship, and then slipped away.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
I did the deed, and must face the cost.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
For a stolen chain, me life I’ve lost.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
I’ve robbed a lifetime, both boy and man.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
But I’m left to die, on this strip of land.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
The sea is high, and the sky grows dark.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
Left with a crust of bread, and some Maker’s Mark.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
On this strip of reef, covered by the sea.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
The Devil’s Breath, comin’ to finish me.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
The final squall, comes to claim me.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
The only loss, is my love for thee.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
Now the sea is risin’, up to me waist.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
But I’ll keep the wind, onto me face.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
She’s about the worst squall, that ‘ere I seen.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
She’ll sweep me away, to Fiddler’s Green.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
Now lay me down boys, in Fiddler’s Green.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
Where the grub is good, and the women free.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
Well heave away boys, and batten down.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
And I’ll turn and face, the final squall.
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”
And sing, “Haul away, my laddie-o”

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from Loose Cannons, released September 1, 2007

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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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