| Rise Her Up
From Down Below (Sometimes mistakenly called "Whiskey Johnny") Halyard Shanty Renaissance Faire version from Rob Middleton |
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| Oh, whisky is
the life of man Always was since the world began Ch: Whiskey, oh, Johnnie, oh Rise her up from down below Whiskey, whiskey, whiskey, oh Up aloft this yard must go John rise her up from down below! Whiskey her, whiskey there, I'll drink it hot, I'll drink it cold, Whiskey made me sell me coat, Whiskey fills a man with care, Whiskey killed me poor ol' Dad, Whiskey made me pawn me clothes, Whiskey made the bosun call, |
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This is a version brought to the Renaissance Faire circuit by Rob Middleton. It differs from the "traditional" call and response form, but is quite lively with an easily memorized chorus for audience participation. |
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