Donkey Riding (Xmas version)
Trad tune adapted by Chris Eagle of the London Shanty Collective (2020)(Capstan shanty for Christmas)

Was you ever on a dusty road, carrying a precious load On your back the Virgin's stowed …        Riding on a donkey
    Hey Ho. Away we go        Donkey Riding. Donkey Riding
    Hey Ho. Away we go        Riding on a donkey.

Was you ever in Bedlam town, You want a room, you get a frown A stable stall’s where ye lie down … Riding on a donkey

Was you there on Christmas day, when the shepherds shout hooray and Peace on Earth the angels say … Riding on a donkey

Did you come from countries far, following a wondrous star Mel and Cas and Balthazar … Riding on a donkey

Was you there at Epiphany, bringing in those wise men three Giving gifts all on their knee … Riding on a donkey

Did you ever to Egypt plod carrying the son of God Dodging Herod's murder squad … Riding on a donkey

It's a tough old life for a beast you know, tramping high and tramping low It's time for us to up and go … Riding on a donkey