Yule Tide Shanty
Penny Sidor (Canada) © 2008 (lightly tweaked)

A toast to the skipper who stands without fear
Tho the wind cuts his face and there's ice in his beard
He stands firm at the wheel as he brings her around
With an eye on the weather, he's homeward bound

   Let’s raise a glass as the old year do pass
   And raise a cheer for the incoming year
   As we sail on the Yule tide, me brave boys
   As we sail on the Yule tide

A toast to the crew, those jolly brave men
They won't stay home long ‘ fore they’re sailing again
As soon as the sun lights up the dark days
They'll pack up their gear and say anchors away
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A toast to the women we love with a will
With each year that passes, they grow fairer still
A toast to the sun, the moon and the stars
As they swing round the heavens, guiding jolly jack tars
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And the verse addendum written by Mac Swackhammer

And here's to our friends away or at home
If they weren't around we'd be drinking alone
We wish them good health and a glass of good beer
In hope we will greet them throughout the New Year
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