I've always found these words a little odd in that only one verse and chorus and the rhyme Ocean with ocean is somewhat un-poetic to say the least. For that reason I took the Liberty of writing some extra verses in the style of the original. I've been to Harlem, I've been to Dover, I've travelled this wide world all over. Over, over, three times over- Drink all you have to drink and turn the glasses over. Sailing east, sailing west, Sailing over the ocean- You better watch out when the boat begins to rock, or You'll lose your girl in the ocean! I've been to Scotland, France and Wales Eaten Fish, Frogs Legs and Snails Snails,Snails,Three plates of snails Eat what you have to eat and turn the plates Over Sailing East………………………. I've travelled North and South and Westwards Played I spy with all the guess words Guess words,guess words, three little guess words Play the games you have to play Then turn the tables over. Sailing East…………………….. I've seen Hurricanes, Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Climbed Mount Everest on my tiptoes Tiptoes, tiptoes, three little tip toes Walk where you want to walk Then turn your shoes over Sailing east, sailing west, Sailing over the ocean- You better watch out when the boat begins to rock, or You'll lose your girl what a notion. Copyright P.M.Adamson
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