'Twas a cold and frosty morning

Paddy Lie Back
(Traditional)
'Twas a cold and frosty morning in December And all of me money it was spent Where it went to, Oh Lord, I can't remember So down to the shipping office went Sing Paddy lie back, sing Paddy lie back Take in yer slack, take in yer slack Take yer turn, put on yer caps and leap aboard About ships for England boys be handy For we're bound for Valipariso 'round the horn The view West this morning The view East icy cold drinks Chicken with powdered sugar the man himself - check out his tail feathers - a handsome cock! Butter, one of the young hens