Johnny Collins - Leave her Johnny (Lyrics)

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[shadophaxx]

When my friend died we sang this at his funeral. I come back here sometimes to remember him. I owe a lot to him and I hope he's happier now

[doublea]

I feel so much nostalgia listening to this masterpiece with no reason

[parkerwinkelman]

Simply the best version of this song. Sounds like a real crew singing it!

[Anchor-Supreme]

I don't know how the internet suddenly became hooked on sea shanties, but I don't think I care why. God speed gentlemen, God speed.

[trinquenta]

"Hey man im going to sleep now, tommorow we play again, peaceeee"
"Ok bro, see you tommorow"
LAST TIME ONLINE: 04/02/2012

[jorgevaldes]

One of my best friends died 3 months ago and this song just make me remembered him and cried.
I miss you Charlie

[HIGHWAYATMIDNIGHT]

This song is sung with great emotion and the lyrics carry weight. You’ve paired it with a beautiful background photo that truly speaks a thousands words itself. It makes me miss the sea that I haven’t been on in over a year... Even more so it makes me long for a time that has come and gone. What a life that must have been back then. Even through all those hardships, those men had true purpose. I often feel I was born in the wrong generation.

[achildofgod]

This is for our captain, captain Johnny depp ❤️ we stand United with you Johnny

[MrRaijin-mmix]

Man, this song brings back a lot of feelings... I remember being 13 yrs old, and going across the see on board of the Jackdaw listening to sea shanties in AC Black Flag, just thinking about how wonderful would be to be a brave sailor and live a thousand of adventures.

[Dz]

I lost a dear friend today in an accident. His voyage is done and now may the winds take him home. Rest in peace, brother.

[frishelaeckman]

one of my studs, a 5 yr old, brought me here...
: do you know the song am singing?
: no
: listen to it, teacher. leaver her johnny
wheee.... a boy singing a nostalgic song 😄😄😄😊😊😊

[addictivegaming]

Something about sea shanties they are a legit vibe

[elizabethbrown]

searching for sea shanty lyrics for a local music jam thank you so much for sharing such an illustrious United Kingdom heritage. so beautiful and deeoly meaningful to present n future generations around our coastal shores. God bless all. 🌀🌪️🌊🐳🌐🥁🎵🎶🙏🥀

[AbhishekChatterjee-icom]

That main voice is like some oldest crew member or Patriarch who lived his life fullest on his own, now guiding his mates.

[nilsdiehl]

Der Song passt recht gut zu Deutschland!... da bekommt man echt Wasser unter die Augen wenn man drüber nachdenkt

[DeusFidelis]

Listening to this song awakens something deep within me. As if my Scottish and Irish ancestors are calling out to me to broaden my horizons and embark on a maiden voyage

[oliverparsons]

So emotional with passion in this song and great song 👍

[walkingacross]

Lyrics:

Oh the work was hard, and the wages low
Leave her Johnny, leave her
I guess it’s time for us to go
And it’s time for us to leave her

Leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh the voyage is done, and the winds don’t blow
And it’s time for us to leave her

Oh I thought I heard the old man say
Leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh tomorrow you will get your pay
And it’s time for us to leave her

Leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh the voyage is done, and the winds don’t blow
And it’s time for us to leave her

The winds blew foul, and the seas ran high
Leave her Johnny, leave her
We shipped up green, and none went by
And it’s time for us to leave her

Leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh the voyage is done, and the winds don’t blow
And it’s time for us to leave her

The mate was a bucko, and the old man a Turk
Leave her Johnny, leave her
And the bosun was a beggar, with the middle name of work
And it’s time for us to leave her

Leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh the voyage is done, and the winds don’t blow
And it’s time for us to leave her

The old man swears, and the mate swears too
Leave her Johnny, leave her
The crew all swear, and so would you
And it’s time for us to leave her

Leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh the voyage is done, and the winds don’t blow
And it’s time for us to leave her

The starboard pump is like the crew
Leave her Johnny, leave her
It’s all worn out, and will not do
And it’s time for us to leave her

Leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh the voyage is done, and the winds don’t blow
And it’s time for us to leave her

The rats are gone, and we the crew
Leave her Johnny, leave her
It’s time, be dammed, that we went too
And it’s time for us to leave her

Well I pray that we shall ne’er more see
Leave her Johnny, leave her
A hungry ship, the likes of she
And it’s time for us to leave her

Leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh leave her Johnny, leave her
Oh the voyage is done, and the winds don’t blow
And it’s time for us to leave her

[tsukimikoyashi]

Why does this make me feel like the song fit to sing when my dad leaves for work abroad?(my dad is a seaman)

[zay]

May your voyages be fruitful and the wind and waves of life carry you home, wherever that might be...