Sailor's Alphabet
A is the Anchor that lies at our bow.
B is the Bowsprit the jibs all lie low.
C is the Capstan that we all run around.
D are the Davits which lower the boats down.
Chorus:
Merrily, merrily, so merrily sail we!
No mortal on earth like a sailor at sea.
Heave away, haul away, the ship rolls along.
Give a sailor his grog and nothing goes wrong.
E is the Ensign, that from our mast flew.
F is the Fo'csl where dwells our wild crew.
G is the Galley where the salt junk smells strong.
H is the Halyard we hoist with a song.
Chorus
I is for Eyebolt, not good for the feet.
J is the Jib that stands by the main sheet.
K is the Knighthead where our petty officers stand.
L is the Leeside hard found by new hands.
Chorus
M is the Mainmast, it's tall and it's strong.
N is the Needle that never points wrong.
O are the Oars of our old jolly boat.
P is the Pinnace, so lively does float.
Chorus
Q is the Quarterdeck where the officers stand.
R is the Rudder, keeps the ship in command.
S is the Stun'sls that drive us along.
T are the Top'sls to get there takes long.
Chorus
U's for our Uniforms, mostly worn aft.
V's for the Vangs that run from the main gaff.
W's for Water, we're on a pint and a pound.
And X marks the spot where old Stormy was drowned.
Chorus
Y's for Yardarm, takes a strong sailor man.
Z is for Zoe, I'm her fancy man.
Z's also for Zero in the cold winter time
And now we have brought all the letters in rhyme.
Chorus
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