JOHN, JOHN CROW
Barbadian Cargo Unloading Chantey

Lead: Peter

A Barbadian cargo unloading chantey, from Frederick Pease Harlow, Chanteying Aboard American Ships.

LYRICS:

Solo: Every Sunday mornin'
Chorus: John, John Crow

When I go a-courtin'

Meet me in the sugar cane

That is if it doesn't rain

Oh, what kind of man is you?

Comin' down a-loafin' too

Come down upon me lively

Cut her, man, timely

Good beefsteak and mutton chop

Make your lips go flippety-flop

Then I'll drink my limejuice

When I get in the calaboose

I went to my woman's door

Just like I been goin' before

Come back bout have past four

If I'm done I'll open the door

I keep rappin' on my woman's door

Like I never been there before

Oh, you oughta do like me

Get a good woman and let me be