Billy Boy

Traditional · The Shanty Book, Part I

1. Where hev ye been aal the day,

Billy Boy, Billy Boy?

Where hev ye been aal the day, me Billy Boy?

I've been walkin' aal the day

With me charmin' Nancy Grey,

And me Nancy kittl'd me fancy

Oh me charmin' Billy Boy.

2. Is she fit to be yor wife

Billy Boy, Billy Boy?

Is she fit to be yor wife, me Billy Boy?

She's as fit to be me wife

As the fork is to the knife

And me Nancy, etc.

3. Can she cook a bit o' steak

Billy Boy, Billy Boy?

Can she cook a bit o' steak, me Billy Boy?

She can cook a bit o' steak,

Aye, and myek a gairdle cake

And me Nancy, etc.

4. Can she myek an Irish Stew

Billy Boy, Billy Boy?

Can she myek an Irish Stew, me Billy Boy?

She can myek an Irish Stew

Aye, and "Singin' Hinnies" too.

And me Nancy, etc.