Batten down the hatches lads the Captains going to sing

[oneighty]

The ship is sailing happy upon a placid sea.

(Chorus) Batten down the hatches lads the Captain is going to sing.

The blue water turns a sea-sick green!

(Chorus) Batten down the hatches lads the Captain is going to sing.

The waves rise higher and the winds blow a melody in the riggings.

(Chorus) Batten down the hatches lads the Captain is going to sing.

I have decided to become a song writer and get really rich. But I think I need a little help. Perhaps a lot of help?

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[JitterbugPerfume]

1. Cool ditty Ed

maybe when you area wealthy song writer Ican say "I knew him when"


maybe

[Elidor]

2. I think it's great, Ed!

It has that Gilbert & Sullivan feel to it. But you need more. Keep at it!

I wish I was at my other computer-I have some similar efforts saved I'd love to share with you.

[oneighty]

3. Well thanks

Ms. Jitterbug and Mr. Hardhead.

Remember not long ago in the lounge people would add on a verse. Oh it was fun!

When the Captain starts to singing he is singing up a storm.

Batten down the hatches lads the Captain is going to sing.

Lets hear your input some time Hardhead.

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[JitterbugPerfume]

5. but singing on a ship is verboten

you told me so yourself

[oneighty]

7. It is why the Captain

is going to "Sing up a storm" And the crew will cry out "Please no more Captain you are going to kill us all with your wretched singing."

Batten down the hatches lads the Captain is going to sing.

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[KG]

4. do you sing like Stan Rogers?

[oneighty]

6. My voice is ruined

from unnatural causes.

Who is Stan Rogers? And please do not laugh at my ignorance. You can tell by my musings that I am very sensitive. As is my song. Hee hee hee!

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[KG]

8. a great canadian folk singer

known for singing sea chantys

http://stevebriggs.superb.net/stanrogers/

[oneighty]

9. Ahhh. Thanks

I will have to look for him.

I have a CD "Songs of the US Navy" Some good sea chanteys.

One favorite "A Capital Ship"

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