RobinRose -- You really need to give us a bit more to go on. Donkey Riding is a variant of Hielan Laddie, a shanty derived from a trad Scots tune with later words.

Is the version of Scolding Wife the same as the Devil and the Farmer's Wife? Which Rant and Roar; Brit. Navy, whaling, overlander?

Will help if I can -- Tom