Lay on the line one more time, Old Man! Sing out and give us a working rhyme – Pull for the Old Man! These days the sails are just for show, But now before you have to go, Tell us how 'twas so long ago, Old Man!
Chorus:
Pull for the Old Man, pull! We won't see his like again! Pull for the Old Man, pull! Pull for Old Stan!
Your eyes have seen the workin' sail, Old Man! In summer sun and winter gale – Pull for the Old Man! You've seen the sail replaced by oil, Gone the topsail, course and royal! And the songs that helped you with your toil, Old Man! (CHO)
Your mind is sharp, your eyes are clear, Old Man! And your arms still strong after eighty years – Pull for the Old Man! With your tattooed arm and rollin' gait, Your silver hair and your beard so gray! You're a bridge through time to "yesterday", Old Man! (CHO)
So have a drop of "Nelson's Blood", Old Man! And tell us about that scouse and grog – Pull for the Old Man! Within your songs and books we find, The treasures you've had in your mind, And we thank you, you've been very kind, Old Man! (CHO)
Melani-
I may be able to channel how the Callihan song goes. I haven't sung it for years. I'm not sure I've posted his original words as I've been known to make free with the cat when it comes to other people's songs.