Steemit Open Mic Week 43 : Haul Away Joe

tarotbyfergus (65)in #openmic • 7 years ago

Live from my kitchen

This is an old sailing shanty that I learned from Clancey Brothers albums. I have also heard it for years in the Irish Pubs of St. Paul.

Lyrics

When I was a little boy, so me mother told me
That if I did not kiss the girl, my lips would all grow moldy

First I met a Yankee girl, she made my memory hazy
Then I met an Irish girl, she damn near drove me crazy

Louie was the King of France before the revolution
Then he got his head cut off, it spoiled his constitution

Patrick built a church in Dublin town and on it built a steeple
The snakes all learned to hide their tongues and walk amongst the people

#acoustic #music #haulawayjoe #song

7 years ago in #openmic by tarotbyfergus (65)

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shelbi (56) 7 years ago

Still wondering what happened to Donald's trews O.o
Great song !

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steelygeoff (55) 7 years ago

A long time since I've heard this. Great rendition of a classic.

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tarotbyfergus (65) 7 years ago

Thank you! I played this song while busking quite a bit, and my band does a slightly heavier version. I love to yell this song. If I ever have to haul rope all day, this song will come in handy:)

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luzcypher (74) 7 years ago

Cool, love it.

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tarotbyfergus (65) 7 years ago

Thanks @luzcypher !

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awarenessraiser (59) 7 years ago

<3 <3 <3 <3

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tarotbyfergus (65) 7 years ago

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artedellavita (64) 7 years ago

I love shanties! Great job!

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tarotbyfergus (65) 7 years ago

Thank you:) I'm also a big fan. I do most of them acapella, but I like playing this one on the guitar.

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artedellavita (64) 7 years ago

You have a great voice for this type of music 🎶☺️
I actually listened to while rearranging one of my crystal grids. Today the vibrational levels feel a lot smoother!
Lovely day to you!