“Call John the Boatman”
Description
The singer orders, "Call John the Boatman." A storm is rising, and he is needed -- but he sleeps too soundly for even the tempest to rouse him: "Well, the louder that you call him, the faster he'll sleep."
References
- Doerflinger, p. 173, "Call John the Boatman" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #9433
- BI, Doe173