When first I landed in Liverpool, I went upon a stray Me money alas, I spent it fast, Got drunk as drunk could be And when that me money was all gone 'twas then I wanted more But a man must be blind to make up his mind To go to sea once more.
2. I spent the night with Angeline Too drunk to roll in bed Me watch was new and me money too In the morning with them she fled And as I walked the streets about The whores they all did roar There goes Jack Strapp the poor sailor lad, He must go to sea once more.
3. And as I walked the streets about I met with the Rapper Brown I am him for to take me on And he looked at me with a frown He said last time you was paid off With me you got no score But I'll give you a chance and I'll take your advance And I'll send you to sea once more.
4. He shipped me on board of a whaling ship All for the Arctic Seas Where cold winds blow through the frost and snow And your make your own blood freeze But worst to bear I'ad no hard-weather gear For I'd spent all me money on shore 'twas then that I wished that I was dead And could go to sea no more.
5. So come all ye bold seafaring men Who listen to me song When you come of them long trips I'll have you not go wrong Take my advice drink no rum And don't go sleeping with them whores Get married instead and spend all night in bed And go to sea no more.