“Waiting for the Day (The Worst Old Ship)”
Description
Singer describes life on "the worst old brig that ever did weigh." Built in "Roman time," it's held together with twine and undermanned. They spring a leak and bail their way to dock. Chorus: "Waiting for the day (x3) that we get our pay"
Long description
Singer describes life on "the worst old brig that ever did weigh." Built in "Roman time," it's held together with twine and seriously undermanned. They spring a leak off Orford Ness and bail their way along the coast and up the Humber to dock. Chorus: "Waiting for the day, waiting for the day/Waiting for the day that we get our pay"
Notes
Again, pity we don't have a keyword "bitching." - PJS
Recordings
- Bob Roberts, "Waiting for the Day (The Worst Old Ship)" (on LastDays)
References
- Roud #1855
- BI, RcWftD