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The Chesapeake and the Shannon

from Safe & Sound: Traditional Canadian Folk Songs by Maura Volante

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From the singing of Alexander Murphy, Pictou County, N.S. Edith Fowke, Singing Our History, 1984, p. 60. Also in W. Roy McKenzie, Ballads and Sea Songs from Nova Scotia, p. 208,.

The Americans mocked the British in song after a naval battle in 1812, so this is the British answer after their victory, a short but bloody battle on June 1, 1813.

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The Chesapeake and the Shannon

Oh, the Chesapeake, so bold out of Boston as we’re told
Came to take the British frigate neat and handy-o
And the people in the port all came out to see the sport
And their bands all played up Yankee Doodle Dandy-o.
And their bands all played up Yankee Doodle Dandy-o.

Before this action had begun, the Yankees made much fun
Said, “We’ll tow her up to Boston neat and handy-o
And afterwards we’ll dine, treat our sweethearts all with wine
And we’ll dance a jig of Yankee Doodle Dandy-o.”
And we’ll …

Well, the British frigate’s name which for the purpose came
To cool the Yankees’ courage neat and handy-o
Was the Shannon; Captain Broke, all his men had hearts of oak
And in fighting were allowed to be the dandy-o.
And in …

Well, the fight had scarce begun when they flinchèd from our guns
They thought that they could take us neat and handy-o
Captain Broke he waved his sword, saying, “Come me boys, we’ll board
And we’ll stop them playing Yankee Doodle Dandy-o.”
And …

When the Britons heard this word, they all quickly sprang on board
They seized the Yankees’ ensign neat and handy-o
Notwithstanding all their brags, the British raised their flags
On the Yankees’ mizzen peak to the be the dandy-o.
On the …

Here’s to Broke and all his crew, who with courage stout and true
Fought against the Yankee frigate neat and handy-o
And may they ever prove both in fighting and in love
That the British tars will always be the dandy-o.
That the …

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from Safe & Sound: Traditional Canadian Folk Songs, released April 1, 2022
Maura Volante, vocals
Ernie Fraser, guitar
Ann Downey, vocals
Fern Vale, vocals
James Stephens, vocals

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Maura Volante Ottawa, Ontario

Maura Volante is a singer of traditional folk songs, with a focus on those collected in Canada. She discovered folk music in the 1960s and has deepened her understanding over the decades. Maura has performed at festivals, coffee houses, concerts and living rooms all over Canada (and worldwide on Zoom), as well as passing on her knowledge and enthusiasm through workshops, courses and lessons. ... more

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