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Pump Shanty Lyrics by Bounding Main

Maiden Voyage

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They say life has its ups and downs
That really now is quite profound
I like to push the capstan round
But it's pump me boys before we drown
Pump me boys, pump 'er dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We're just a thousand miles from home
The ocean we all do adore
So come on lads let's pump some more
Don't worry if you're stiff and sore
I believe we've pumped this pump before
Pump me boys, pump 'er dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We're just a thousand miles from home
The captain's daughter, I suppose
Could be called an English Rose
What would you think when I propose
The pox she gave to me a dose
Pump me boys, pump 'er dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We're just a thousand miles from home
This Rose well she did prick me sore
I've never felt so bad before
Thanks to the girl I did adore
I believe I'll never pump no more
Pump me boys, pump 'er dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We're just a thousand miles from home
I called the doctor right away
To find out what he had to say
"That's two pounds ten, get on your way"
I'm sure the girl is in his pay
Pump me boys, pump 'er dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We're just a thousand miles from home
There's so much water down below
Just how it got there I don't know
The old man says, "Let's roll and go"
But I think we're bound for Davy Jones
Pump me boys, pump 'er dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We're just a thousand miles from home
Pump me boys, pump 'er dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We're just a thousand miles from home
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Bounding Main

Bounding Main

About “Pump Shanty” by Bounding Main

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"Pump Shanty" appears on "Maiden Voyage".

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