Below is the basic songset that we sing. We've got a few more songs that alternate in and out, and the content of our song sets vary by whim, but when you join us as a 'pup', these are the songs you're expected to learn... Note - some of the lyrics could definitely be considered "bawdy", to say the least.
Contents
Demon
of the Sea
The Devon Sailor
Drink Up the Cider
Haul Away Joe
Health Unto Her Majesty
Henry Martin
Holy Ground
Jolly Roving Tar
The Mermaid
Mingulay Boat Song
Old Maui
One More Day
The Sandshark
The Ugly Stockman
Whiskey-O
The following are some of our "retired" songset songs. They were once a regular feature of our sets, but for various reasons have drifted by the wayside. They still show up now and then, rearing their heads amidst a creaking of old memories, and billows of rusty lyrics.
Bedlam Boys
Bengal Bay
Eddystone Light
Hangin' Johnny
High Barbary
High Germany
Jack Strap
John Riley
Leave Her, Johnny
Let Union Be
Look at the Coffin
Maid O' Amsterdam
Man o' the Sea
Saucy Sailor
Next, we have some basic "Songs of the Sea". Some are shanties, meant for work on
board ship, some are songs sailors would sing for their own
amusement, and some are landsmen's tunes about the sea...
or the dangers sailors faced on shore.
One or two are even original creations of some of our own happy crew.
Across the Line
Ambletown
Asgard
Bang Away
Lulu
Barnacle Bill the Sailor
Ben Dover (Greek Sailor)
Bell
Bottom Trousers
Black Ball Line
Blow,
Boys, Blow
Blow the
Man Down
Blow
Ye Winds
The Calabar
The Farewell Shanty
The Fireship
The Golden Vanity
The Good Ship Venus
Handsome
Cabin Boy
Hilo (Johnny Come Down To)
Leaving Liverpool
Nancy Whiskey
Nelson's Blood
Rolling Home
Sally Rover
South Australia
Now, a few of the "Faire Favorites". Songs that made the event, that may or may not still be sung... They're posted here in hopes of inspiring a resurrection.
Black Velvet Band
Country Life
The Darby Ram
Farewell to Bellman
Hal An' Tow
Padstow Mayer's Song (Wee
Hoss!)
More songs... Not necessarily 'renfaire' songs, but well enjoyed regardless.
Beggarman's
Song (Johnny Dhu)
The
Night that Paddy Murphy Died
Last, but definitely not least. Parodies.
A word first. Most of these parodies came from the Faire that we used to work in Northern California. Though we no longer work with the company in question, they still may be funny to those who've worked the REC faires. In no way should these be taken to be representative of the Seadogs or any individuals therein's opinions. That's why they are PARODIES, folks.
One More
Day-O
Pleasure Faire Incorporated
The Pirates' Birthday (Yo, Ho, So It's Your
Birthday) original
Yo, Ho, So It's Your Birthday
Note: All of the above lyrics, to the best of my knowledge, are Public Domain, or original creations of one or more Seadogs. . If I am mistaken in my belief, please notify me by clicking here, and any offending lyrics may be struck.