Damn right

The only way to really know the pace for a shanty is to have tailed on a halyard and hauled til the "blood red roses" come.

Alas there are so few square riggers about that you can sail on but if you get the chance don't hesitate. Also signing on as a shantyman gets you out of some of that capstan-heaving

I hear that scurvy costs extra these days :-)

If you find the urge getting strong then try singing Tom Lewis' "The Last Shanty" to calm you down