“Boston Harbor”
Description
"From Boston Harbor we set sail, The wind was blowing the devil of a gale." The captain gives cruel orders, curses the sailors, demands drink, and goes to his cabin to avoid the storm. They hope he dies; (when he does, they threaten his son)
References
- Colcord, pp. 168-169, "Boston" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Harlow, pp. 155-157, "Boston" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Botkin-AmFolklr, pp. 831-832, "Boston" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, BSTNMRBR*
- Roud #613
- BI, BAF831