A Sea Shanty, also known as Roll the Old Chariot Along. It’s origins are unclear, but it would have been used on board for tasks that needed a brisk walking pace. Nelson’s bood became a nickname for rum.
And a drop of Nelson’s blood wouldn’t do us any harm
And a drop of Nelson’s blood wouldn’t do us any harm
And a drop of Nelson’s blood wouldn’t do us any harm
And we’ll all hang on behind.
And we’ll roll the old chariot along
And we’ll roll the old chariot along
And we’ll roll the old chariot along
And we’ll all hang on behind!
And a plate of Irish stew wouldn’t do us any harm
And we’ll all [etc]
And a good run ashore wouldn’t do us any harm
And a big fat bosun wouldn’t do us any harm
And a roll in the clover wouldn’t do us any harm
And if you want to do it, don’t you do it agin’ the wall
And a damn good flogging wouldn’t do us any harm
And a drop of Nelson’s blood wouldn’t do us any harm
And a roll in the clover wouldn’t do us any harm
And a pint from the landlord wouldn’t do us any harm