Regarding Drunken Sailor, not all Connecticut towns are so conservative. My daughter's chorus sang a version with no repercussions. Her director was a classically trained singer and lacked knowledge of the full bredth of the song -- until my lovely daughter enlightened him by teaching a few additonal verses to her friends. She also delights in singing Rikkity Tikkity Tin to all who make the mistake of regarding her as a quiet innocent young lady. Of course since my mother loved to have my sisters and me entertain visitors with "Fascinating Witch" she is simply staying true to the family.
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