The dead horse
Traditional · The Shanty Book, Part I
1. A poor old man came riding by.
And they say so, and they hope so.
A poor old man came riding by.
Oh poor old man.
2. I said "Old man your hoss will die." (twice)
3. And if he dies I'll tan his skin. (twice)
4. And if he lives you'll ride again. (twice)
5. I thought I heard the skipper say. (twice)
6. Oh one more pull and then belay. (twice)
7. A poor old man came riding by. (twice)
And they say so, and they hope so.
A poor old man came riding by.
Oh poor old man.
2. I said "Old man your hoss will die." (twice)
3. And if he dies I'll tan his skin. (twice)
4. And if he lives you'll ride again. (twice)
5. I thought I heard the skipper say. (twice)
6. Oh one more pull and then belay. (twice)
7. A poor old man came riding by. (twice)