"Whores And Hounds" lyrics

I thought this time I'd stay in town
But now, be damned, I'm outward bound
My money, it went for whores and hounds
Off to sea once more
You'd think by now I'd smarter be
And learn from past discrepancies
But here am I, headed back to sea
Penniless, sick and sore

1,2,3,4!

For whores, and hounds and navy rum
They have me broke, they have me numb
A drunken sailor I become
Whenever I'm on the shore
Yo!

The lassies are my heart's delight
But I can't pay them every night
And I must look a sorry sight
When beggin' for it free
At the grey house, guzzlin' grog
You never pick a winnin' dog
A sailor's life's a hard old slog
Whenever he's on a spree

For whores, and hounds and navy rum
They have me broke, they have me numb
A drunken sailor I become
Whenever I'm on the shore

Perhaps it's time to stop the strife
Settle down, and find a wife
But, then again, I love my life
Whatever may ensue
So, I'll not fuss and I'll not fret
For I've got life within me yet
I'll get drunk as I can get
It's what we sailors do

For whores, and hounds and navy rum
They have me broke, they have me numb
A drunken sailor I become
Whenever I'm on the shore

For whores, and hounds and navy rum
They have me broke, they have me numb
A drunken sailor I become
Whenever I'm on the shore

Yes, I thought this time
I'd stay in town
But once again I'm seaward bound
But I'll be back for the whores and hounds
Who keep calling out to me
When I return from sea

Let's go!