Heave away

I'd rather court a pretty girl
Than work for "Henry Clay".

Refrain: Heave away, pretty gal,
I want to go

I'd rather court a pretty girl
Than work for "Henry Clay".

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Bad luck unto the "Henry Clay"
And the day she sailed away.

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Some sailors drunk broke in me bunk
And stole me clothes that day.

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I'd rather court a pretty girl
Than work for "Henry Clay".

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I'd rather court a pretty girl
Than work for "Henry Clay".