“Syng Hoit Faleri (Listen Little Bosun)”

Description

Norwegian shanty. "Listen little bosun, what I want to tell you, do you want to play dice with me? Ch: Sing high falleri, fallala-lala."

References

  1. Hugill, pp. 557-558, "Syng Hoit Faleri" (2 texts-Norwegian & English, 1 tune)
  2. BI, Hugi557

About

Alternate titles: “Hor Du Lille Baadsmand”
Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1888 (L.A. Smith, _Music of the Waters_)
Found in: Norway