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Thread #84540 Message #4056238
Posted By: Lighter
31-May-20 - 09:33 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Boney Was a Warrior (chantey)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Boney Was a Warrior (chantey)
This is the shortest version I've encountered, though probably enough for a short drag. It could easily be almost doubled in length by repeating the solos. (Or sung again from the beginning!)
J. A. Barry, “Deep Sea Chanties,” Evening News (Sydney) (Dec. 19, 1903), p. 4:
“As far as it goes, the picture drawn is full and complete, and historically correct: —
Oh, Boney was a warrior. Chorus— Away, heigh, yah! Oh, Boney was a warrior. Chorus— John France swore!
Now, Boney went to Moscow. Chorus— Away, heigh, yah! But Moscow was a burning! Chorus— John France swore!
So Boney he ran back again, Chorus— Away, heigh. yah! [So Boney he ran back again, Chorus— John France swore!"