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[Verse 1]
AmThere was a ship that put to sea,
The Dmname of the ship was the AmBilly of Tea
AmThe winds blew up, her bow dipped down,
EmOh  blow, my bully boys, Amblow.
[Chorus 1]
FSoon may the CWellerman come
And bring us Dmsugar and Amtea and rum.
FOne day, when the Ctonguin’ is done,
EmWe’ll take our leave and Amgo.
[Verse 2]
AmShe had not been two weeks from shore
When Dmdown on her a right Amwhale bore.
AmThe captain called all hands and swore
EmHe’d take that whale in Amtow.
[Chorus 2]
FSoon may the CWellerman come
And bring us Dmsugar and Amtea and rum.
FOne day, when the Ctonguin’ is done,
EmWe’ll take our leave and Amgo.
[Verse 3]
AmBefore the boat had hit the water
The Dmwhale’s tail came up and Amcaught her.
AmAll hands to the side, harpooned and fought her
EmWhen she dived down Ambelow.
[Chorus 3]
FSoon may the CWellerman come
And bring us Dmsugar and tea and Amrum.
FOne day, when the Ctonguin’ is done,
EmWe’ll take our leave and Amgo.
[Verse 4]
AmNo line was cut, no whale was freed;
The DmCaptain’s mind was Amnot of greed,
AmBut he belonged to the whaleman’s creed;
EmShe took the ship in Amtow.
[Chorus 4]
FSoon may the CWellerman come
And bring us Dmsugar and tea and Amrum.
FOne day, when the Ctonguin’ is done,
EmWe’ll take our leave and Amgo.
[Verse 5]
AmFor forty days, or even more,
The Dmline went slack, then tight Amonce more.
AmAll boats were lost (there were only four)
EmBut still the whale did Amgo.
[Chorus 5]
FSoon may the CWellerman come
And bring us Dmsugar and Amtea and rum.
FOne day, when the Ctonguin’ is done,
EmWe’ll take our leave and Amgo.
[Verse 6]
AmAs far as I know, the fight’s still on;
The Dmline’s not cut and the whale’s Amnot gone.
AmThe Wellerman makes his regular call
EmTo the Captain, crew, and Amall.
[Chorus 6]
FSoon may the CWellerman come
And bring us Dmsugar and Amtea and rum.
FOne day, when the Ctonguin’ is done,
EmWe’ll take our leave and Amgo. X 2

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Soon May The Wellerman Come

by Stuart Markus

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[Verse 1]

There was a ship that put to sea,

Dm Am

The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea

The winds blew up, her bow dipped down,

Em Am

Oh blow, my bully boys, blow.

[Chorus 1]

F C

Soon may the Wellerman come

Dm Am

And bring us sugar and tea and rum.

F C

One day, when the tonguin’ is done,

Em Am

We’ll take our leave and go.

[Verse 2]

She had not been two weeks from shore

Dm Am

When down on her a right whale bore.

The captain called all hands and swore

Em Am

He’d take that whale in tow.

[Chorus 2]

F C

Soon may the Wellerman come

Dm Am

And bring us sugar and tea and rum.

F C

One day, when the tonguin’ is done,

Em Am

We’ll take our leave and go.

[Verse 3]

Before the boat had hit the water

Dm Am

The whale’s tail came up and caught her.

All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her

Em Am

When she dived down below.

[Chorus 3]

F C

Soon may the Wellerman come

Dm Am

And bring us sugar and tea and rum.

F C

One day, when the tonguin’ is done,

Em Am

We’ll take our leave and go.

[Verse 4]

No line was cut, no whale was freed;

Dm Am

The Captain’s mind was not of greed,

But he belonged to the whaleman’s creed;

Em Am

She took the ship in tow.

[Chorus 4]

F C

Soon may the Wellerman come

Dm Am

And bring us sugar and tea and rum.

F C

One day, when the tonguin’ is done,

Em Am

We’ll take our leave and go.

[Verse 5]

For forty days, or even more,

Dm Am

The line went slack, then tight once more.

All boats were lost (there were only four)

Em Am

But still the whale did go.

[Chorus 5]

F C

Soon may the Wellerman come

Dm Am

And bring us sugar and tea and rum.

F C

One day, when the tonguin’ is done,

Em Am

We’ll take our leave and go.

[Verse 6]

As far as I know, the fight’s still on;

Dm Am

The line’s not cut and the whale’s not gone.

The Wellerman makes his regular call

Em Am

To the Captain, crew, and all.

[Chorus 6]

F C

Soon may the Wellerman come

Dm Am

And bring us sugar and tea and rum.

F C

One day, when the tonguin’ is done,

Em Am

We’ll take our leave and go. X 2

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