038 - Round The Bay Of Mexico

A different form of "Santanna" commonly known as "Round the Bay of Mexico", in which there is no reference at all to Santianna either in the solos or refrains, is probably the older Hoosier version as was once sung round the Gulf ports.
I will sing this song as a capstan shanty. And try to recreate this song from hearted Stan Hugill's version from the album "Sailing Days" (1991), with "Stormalong John" as a crew.
Last note, this song was recorded two years ago and at the time I record it I didn't have as much knowledge about shanties as I have now so pronunciation can be not perfect.
"Shanties from the Seven Seas" by Stan Hugill (1st ed: p 87).



Round The Bay Of Mexico


Heave away me bully boys,
   - Wayay, heave away!
Heave away, why don't ye make some noise boys?
   - Round the Bay of Mexico!

Heave away an' around goes she,
Six for you an' seven for me-e,

Heave around an' with a will,
If she don't go she'll stay there still.

Heave away for she's trimmed tight,
Bend yer back if yer wanner sleep ternight.