Pump Shanty Songtext
von Bounding Main

They say life has it′s ups and downs
That really now is quite profound
I'd like to push the capstan round
but it′s pump me' boys, before we drown

Pump me' boys, pump her dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We′re just a thousand miles from home

The ocean we all do adore
So come on lads, lets pump som more
Don′t worry if you're stiff and sore
I believe we′ve pumped this bit before

Pump me' boys, pump her dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We′re just a thousand miles from home


The captains daughter I suppose
Could be called an English rose
What would you think when I propose
The pox she gave to me a dose

Pump me' boys, pump her dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We′re just a thousand miles from home

This rose well she did prick me sore
I never felt so bad before
Thanks to the girl I did adore
I believe I'll never pump no more

Pump me' boys, pump her dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We′re just a thousand miles from home

I called the doctor right away
To find out what he had to say
"That′s two pounds ten, get on your way"
I'm sure the girl is in his pay


Pump me′ boys, pump her dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We're just a thousand miles from home

There′s so much water down below
Just how it got there, I don't know
The old man says "let′s roll and go"
But I think we're bound for Davy Jones'

Pump me′ boys, pump her dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We′re just a thousand miles from home

Pump me' boys, pump her dry
Down to hell and up to the sky
Bend your back and break your bones
We′re just a thousand miles from home