Standard (EADGBE)
I was riding on the Mayflower
When I thought I spied some land . . . [ha, ha, ha]
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I was riding on the Mayflower
When I thought I spied some land
I yelled for Captain Arab
I have yuh understand
Who came running to the deck
Said, "Boys, forget the whale
Look on over yonder
Cut the engine, change the sail
Haul on the bowline"
We sang that melody
Like all tough sailors do