General Taylor

General Taylor a song by Richard Thompson on Foxsoundi — Free Music, Smart Streaming for Everyone

General Taylor Lyrics

General Taylor gained the day
Walk him along, John, carry him along
General Taylor gained the day
Carry him to his burying ground

To me, way, hey, Stormy
Walk him along, John, carry him along
To me, way, hey, Stormy
Carry him to his burying ground

Well I wish I was old Stormy's son
Walk him along, John, carry him along
I'd build a ship ten thousand tonne
Carry him to his burying ground

To me, way, hey, Stormy
Walk him along, John, carry him along
To me, way, hey, Stormy
Carry him to his burying ground

We'll load her up with ale and rum
Walk him along, John, carry him along
That every shellback should have some
Carry him to his burying ground

To me, way, hey, Stormy
Walk him along, John, carry him along
To me, way, hey, Stormy
Carry him to his burying ground

We'll dig his grave with a silver spade
Walk him along, John, carry him along
His shroud of finest silk is made
Carry him to his burying ground

To me, way, hey, Stormy
Walk him along, John, carry him along
To me, way, hey, Stormy
Carry him to his burying ground

We'll lower him down on a golden chain
Walk him along, John, carry him along
On every link we'll carve his name
Carry him to his burying ground

To me, way, hey, Stormy
Walk him along, John, carry him along
To me, way, hey, Stormy
Carry him to his burying ground

Well General Taylor's dead and gone
Walk him along, John, carry him along
Well General Taylor's dead and gone
Carry him to his burying ground

To me, way, hey, Stormy
Walk him along, John, carry him along
To me, way, hey, Stormy
Carry him to his burying ground

From the album: Son Of Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys

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The Chantey of Noah and his Ark (Old School Song) by Ricky Jay ,
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Row the Boat Child by Jenni Muldaur ,
General Taylor by Richard Thompson , Jackshit ,
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