The phrase Randy Dandy likely mocks the ship’s Officers whom sailers viewd as dandies or fops for their formal uniforms. It is a playful jab at their perceived airs and graces.
Now we are ready to sail for the horn
Way hey, roll and go
Our boots and our clothes boys are all in the pawn
To me rollicking Randy Dandy O
Heave a pawl O Heave away
Way hey Roll and Go
The Anchor’s on board and the cable’s all stored
To me rollicking randy dandy o
Soon we’ll be warping her out through the locks
Way hey [etc]
Where the pretty young girls all come down in their flocks
To me rollocking [etc]
[Chorus]
Sing goodbye to Sally and goodbye to Sue
Oh we are the buckos to kick her on through
Press the brass bullies and heave her away
Soon we’ll be rolling both sides of the bay
Heave away bullies you parastreet bums
Take your hands from your pockets and don’t suck your thumbs
Roust her up bullies, the wind’s blowing free
Lets get the glad rags out and drive her to sea
Mans to the capstan and heave with a will
Soon we’ll be driving her way down the hill
We’re out right bound for Vallipo bay
We’re cracking me lads it’s one hell of a way