“My Johnny”
Description
Basically a lament for Johnny, who apparently died and was buried at sea. "We're homeward bound today ... We'll drink and play (etc) but always think of Johnny" Chorus: "In the middle of the sea, my boy is floating free, so far away from me, my love."
Notes
Rather slow and sentimental for a shanty, but Terry's source said it was used at the capstan. - SL
References
- Hugill, pp. 539-540, "My Johnny" (1 text, 1 tune)
- BI, Hugi539