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Thread #40816 Message #586338
Posted By: Snuffy
05-Nov-01 - 08:24 PM
Thread Name: Tune Req: Looking for a good sea chantey
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Looking for a good sea chanty
Johnny Come Down to Hilo is a wonderful tune and chorus. The words would appear to be American, but definitely not PC - you may have to adapt them somewhat. "Railroad navvy with his work boots on" is one possible amendment.