Black Ball Line

In the Black Ball line I served my time
To me way-aye-aye, hurrah-oh
And that’s the line where you can shine
Hurrah for the Black Ball Line

The Black Ball Ships are good and true
To me way-aye-aye, hurrah-oh
They are the ships for me and you
Hurrah for the Black Ball Line

They’ll carry you along through frost and snow
To me way-aye-aye, hurrah-oh
And take you where the wind don’t blow
Hurrah for the Black Ball Line

You will surely find a rich gold mine
To me way-aye-aye, hurrah-oh
Just take a trip in the Black Ball Line
Hurrah for the Black Ball Line

At Liverpool docks we bid adieu
To me way-aye-aye, hurrah-oh
To friends and loves, but still sing true
Hurrah for the Black Ball Line

Lyrics & Music traditional, via Auntie Shanty