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28 Feb 08 - 07:33 AM (#2274596) Subject: Lyr Req: down by the dockside wall From: goatfell I'm looking for the words to a song called down by the dockside wall, I can't tell who sang it or anything else about it, all I know is that itwas aritting by an Amercan and I heard it at the Marina in Irivne on Tuesday so if anyone an help me Iwould be really grateful. |
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28 Feb 08 - 08:32 AM (#2274627) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: down by the dockside wall From: Leadfingers Down By The Dockyard Wall - Shep Woolley , ex RN and all round good egg ! And he is NOT American ! |
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28 Feb 08 - 08:39 AM (#2274635) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: down by the dockside wall From: Leadfingers Shep's Website |
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28 Feb 08 - 03:39 PM (#2275072) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: down by the dockside wall From: goatfell WELL I DID NOT KNOW I JUST HEARD THE SONG ON TUESDAY I JUST LIKED THE WORDS thakn for for telling me that |
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28 Feb 08 - 03:42 PM (#2275075) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: down by the dockside wall From: goatfell Sorry for shouting there but I'm pleased but i still haven't the words t this song |
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28 Feb 08 - 03:43 PM (#2275079) Subject: Lyr Add: DOWN BY THE DOCKYARD WALL (Shep Woolley) From: Peace DOWN BY THE DOCKYARD WALL Words & Music by Shep Woolley (As recorded by Tom Lewis on "360° All Points of the Compass") 1. Just a boy of 17, he started out to roam, To sail across the seven seas so far away from home. She said that she would wait for him 'til he returned again. As the anchor chain came up and down, he heard this soft refrain: CHORUS: Down by the dockyard wall I will wait for you, As you come across that walk-ashore in your suit of blue. My love for you will never change; my heart is always true. Down by the dockyard wall I will wait for you, 2. Around the world he traveled, beneath the ensign high. He saw the dainty flying fish, the starless arctic sky; But in his heart he's pining for his love so far away. As the bow wave split the cool night air, he heard the lee wind say: CHORUS 3. Home again and the good times came; her arms were open wide. He held her safely close to him; she walked by his side; But dark clouds soon filled up the sky, and war it threatened on, 'Til once again a sad farewell; a young girl stands alone, singin'--CHORUS 4. That's a long, long time ago; now there's a picture in a frame, And tears shed every Christmas, for the memories remain; But if the young man in the photograph could hear what she's to say, He'd likely join the chorus for she sings it every day. CHORUS |
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29 Feb 08 - 09:35 AM (#2275674) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: down by the dockside wall From: goatfell thank you all very much |
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02 Mar 08 - 07:01 PM (#2277764) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Down by the Dockyard Wall (Shep Woolley) From: Jim Dixon Shep Woolley -- not to be confused with Sheb Wooley. |
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02 Mar 08 - 07:08 PM (#2277771) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Down by the Dockyard Wall (Shep Woolley) From: kendall Sheb Wooley also wrote I Just Don't Look Good Naked Anymore. |
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02 Mar 08 - 07:19 PM (#2277787) Subject: Lyr Add: I JUST DON'T LOOK GOOD NAKED ANYMORE From: Peace I don't look good naked anymore I stepped outta the shower and I got a good look at myself Pot belly, bald head, man, I thought I was somebody else I caught my reflection in the mirror on the back of my bathroom door I just don't look good naked anymore So, I'm goin' upstairs and turn the bedroom mirror to the wall I hung it there when I was trim and tall I'd stand there and smile, and strut and flex until my arms got sore But I just don't look good naked anymore Well, I used to go out with the girls I loved them one and all Now they don't get very close to me They're afraid that I might fall Well, I went to the Doctor for my annual medical exam Stood there in the buff, suddenly he said "MAN" I said "What is it Doc, some fatal disease, I just gotta know the score" He said "No, you just don't look good naked anymore Well, me and my wife had a dance routine Everybody said it was unique Now it's only when we're back to back That we're dancing cheek to cheek Well, I went to a nudie beach to have some seaside fun Stretched out in my birthday suit, soakin' up the sun Somebody yelled, "Hey, there's an old white whale washed up on the shore I just don't look good naked anymore Yeah, my arches fell, my chest went to hell and my butt's a-draggin' the floor An' I just don't look good naked anymore |
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03 Mar 08 - 04:26 AM (#2278022) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Down by the Dockyard Wall (Shep Woolley) From: Sugwash "Not to be confused with Sheb Woolley"... According to Shep's biog on his web site, he was initially known as Sheb before the navy thought that Shep was more a appropriate nickname given his ovine surname. |
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03 Mar 08 - 09:01 AM (#2278165) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Down by the Dockyard Wall (Shep Woolley) From: Bonecruncher Just a minor correction to the words:- Second line of chorus should be As you come acress that Walker Shore in your suit of blue I understand that the Walker Shore was the gang-plank. Colyn. |
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03 Mar 08 - 10:34 AM (#2278245) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Down by the Dockyard Wall (Shep Woolley) From: MuddleC Dear Sir , as an ex-matelot, I have been priviliged to fall over, sorry, I mean partake in light refreshments at the Petty Officers Mess on several Shep Woolley nights, as a POGI, he was one of the most hated people on board..'Stand still that man!!'- during drill instruction... but as an ex-POGI entertaining , it was impossible to stand still due to the high merriment factor.. Anyway, the 'walk ashore' is generally taken to mean leaving the Navy for the last time... becoming a civilian 'going ashore' is leaving the boat or shore establishment for other dutiful or recreational reasons, but returning. I 'walked ashore' at Portsmouth Dockyard way back in the mid-eighties, but continue my connection by singing songs by Cyril Tawney ex 'Tiff', like me)and Shep... pus odd sea shanties (not allowed in R.N.) Last night at the 'Srag End' folk club in Leicestershire , Phil Lunn played/sang this very song, we all joined in the chorus with gusto. |
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03 Mar 08 - 02:49 PM (#2278477) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Down by the Dockyard Wall (Shep Wooll From: GUEST,Jim Dixon For the record, I did NOT write "not to be confused with Sheb Woolley". I wrote "not to be confused with Sheb Wooley." There is a subtle difference if you read carefully. Shep Woolley and Sheb Wooley are/were two different people. One is (or was) American and the other is (or was) British. One is living and the other is dead. One wrote DOWN BY THE DOCKYARD WALL (and other songs) and the other wrote I JUST DON'T LOOK GOOD NAKED ANYMORE (and other songs). They are/were both funny. I will leave it to you to figure out (and remember) which is which. My links should be helpful. |
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01 Jul 08 - 02:39 PM (#2378455) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Down by the Dockyard Wall (Shep Woolley) From: GUEST,BERNIE A FRIEND IS LOOKING FOR THE SHEET MUSIC FOR THE SONG DOWN BY THE DOCKYARD WALL. SHE PLAYS ACCORDION AND LOVES THE SONG AND WOULD LIKE TO PLAY IT - DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE WE CAN OBTAIN A COPY? THANKS! |
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07 Mar 12 - 02:30 PM (#3318813) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Down by the Dockyard Wall (Shep Woolley) From: GUEST ray.hedges@talktalk.net I play accordeon and sing Down by the Dockyard Wall and it is the song that I get most requests for a lovely song |
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05 May 13 - 02:13 PM (#3511872) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Down by the Dockyard Wall (Shep Woolley) From: GUEST,Pork Sausage Mike ...does anyone have the dots for this wonderful song. I am a melodian player....maybe Shep didn't want the likes of me to play it! I have the lyrics and guitar chords from this site Ta PSM |