The very song for Shanty Men who do not like to go to sea.


THE CRINAN CANAL FOR ME.

1. Oh! The Crinan Canal for me!
I don't like the wild raging sea.
It would be too terrific to cross the Pacific,
Or sail to Japan or Fiji.
A life on the Spanish Main
I think would drive me insane.
The big foaming breakers would give me the shakers.
The Crinan Canal for me!

CHORUS: Oh! The Crinan Canal for me!
I don't like the wide raging sea,
The big foaming breakers would give me the shakers.
The Crinan Canal for me!

2. It's the Crinan Canal for me!
From sea terrors there you are free.
There's no shark or whale that would make you turn pale,
Or shiver or shake at the knee.
I would nae like leavin ma bones
In a locker beside Davie Jones.
From Ardrishaig to Crinan's the best trip ah've bin in.
The Crinan Canal for me!

3. Aye, the Crinan Canal for me!
It's neither too big nor too wee.
Oh! It's lovely and calm when you're frying your ham,
Or making a nice cup of tea.
You can go for a stroll on its banks
To loosen your muscle-bound shanks.
You can darn your socks while you're STILL IN ITS LOCKS.
The Crinan Canal for me!