Standard (EADGBE)
Verse 1
Well, Ive drunk to drown on every ocean Ive been
Lake Tanganyika, where the crocodiles swim
Halifax, Nova Scotia to Van Diemens land
Well I drank with the Sultan down the Suez Canal
Chorus
Cause every dog has its day
Like every woman, she gets her own way
And if theres a ship that sails tonight
Ill captain that, too... just to be there with you
Verse 2
Well there was old Jerry Rooney, who was mad as a mule
Spillblood Maloney had a head like one, too
That night on the bridge with my shovel in hand
Well he threatened to kill me Im sure he picked the wrong man
Chorus
Verse 3
Well there was mutiny in Lagos aboard the mean ship Skondi
Ten or twelve days in prison till the bastards set me free
McCloskey, youre free
Instrumental
Chorus
Verse 4
Now I love the sea, and she wants me back
So I leave this ol harbor with the wind at me back
Goodbye mother Theresa I hope the kids settle down
I must head for the Chinas Pray to God I dont drown
Chorus x3
End on C chord
That's the whole song. Ideally you'd have drums, fiddle, and mandolin to fill
out the sound a bit, but this is a wonderful song as it is. Remember to pick up
the pace for the ending choruses, and have fun with it!