Sailing Away

Sailing Away

By Amanda Pizzolatto (alias Aurora Mandeville) 

Word Count: 169

Rating: G

Summary: A sea shanty inspired by Muppet Treasure Island.

 

Yo ho ho, yo ho ho
Here we go, here we go
Sailing away, a sailing away
Traveling ere the break of day

Traveling, traveling over the sea
Great shipmen we shall be
Traveling, traveling near and far
Always ready in case of war

Yo ho ho, yo ho ho
Here we go, here we go
Sailing away, a sailing away
Traveling ere the break of day

To work we go, to plot and loot
To ye ship we march on foot
To carry off ye jewels and gold
And keep them hidden in our hold

Yo ho ho, yo ho ho
Here we go, here we go
Sailing away, a sailing away
Traveling ere the break of day

Tonight we’ll sing and laugh and dance
Happy with our wealthy chance
Until next time we set sails on main
And then we’ll come and strike again

Yo ho ho, yo ho ho
Here we go, here we go
Sailing away, a sailing away
Traveling ere the break of day

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