Haul on the Bowlin’

Version 1

Info

This sea shanty dates back to the time of Henry VIII. The term “bowline” (rope) is antiquated, not in common use since the late 16th / early 17th century. (source: Locke)

Lyrics

(Sea shanty)

Haul on the bowlin’, the bully ship’s a-rolling,

Refrain
Haul on the bowlin’, the bowlin’ haul!

Haul on the bowlin’, Kitty is me darlin’. Refrain

Haul on the bowlin’, Kitty comes from Liverpool. Refrain

Haul on the bowlin’ so early in the mornin’. Refrain

Haul on the bowlin’, the old man’s a-growlin’. Refrain

Haul on the bowlin’, it’s a far cry to payday. Refrain

Version 2

Lyrics

Haul on the bowlin’,
our bully ship’s a-rollin’,
Haul on the bowlin’, the bowlin’ haul!

Haul on the bowlin’,
our captain, he’s a growlin’,
Haul on the bowlin’, the bowlin’ haul!

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