Traditional Sea Shanties & Sea Songs
Roll the Old Chariot Along

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Roll the Old Chariot Along

: Oh, a drop of Nelson's blood wouldn't do us any harm :
Oh, a drop of Nelson's blood wouldn't do us any harm
And we'll all hang on behind.
Chorus:
So we'll roll the old chariot along
An' we'll roll the golden chariot along.
So we'll roll the old chariot along
An' we'll all hang on behind!

2. : Oh, a plate of Irish stew wouldn't do us any harm :
Oh, a plate of Irish stew wouldn't do us any harm
And we'll all hang on behind.
Chorus:

3. : Oh, a nice fat cook wouldn't do us any harm :
Oh, a nice fat cook wouldn't do us any harm
And we'll all hang on behind.
Chorus:

4. :Oh, a roll in the clover wouldn't do us any harm :
Oh, a roll in the clover wouldn't do us any harm
And we'll all hang on behind.
Chorus:

5. : Oh, a long spell in gaol wouldn't do us any harm :
Oh, a long spell in gaol wouldn't do us any harm
And we'll all hang on behind.
Chorus:

6. : Oh, a nice watch below wouldn't do us any harm :
Oh, a nice watch below wouldn't do us any harm
And we'll all hang on behind.
Chorus:

7. : Oh, a night with the gals wouldn't do us any harm :
Oh, a night with the gals wouldn't do us any harm
And we'll all hang on behind.
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