Sailor Sail Me Round 1948 Vs2 JPitt-Payne

by James Pitt-Payne, London UK - 24Apr2014
2014

She was young
she was sweet
very light on her feet
the waltz was her favourite dance.
At a dance hall one night
to her joy and delight
she waltzed on the wings of romance.
Her partner was handsome
and gallant and gay
she whispered to him
in a lighthearted way:

Oh, I'm floating tonight
on a sea of delight
Sailor, sail me round.
You are broad in the beam
but you waltz like a dream
Sailor, sail me round.
To the land of romance
in your navy blue pants
tonight we're outward bound.
Oh, it's so nice to rest
on your big manly chest
Sailor, sail me round
and round,
Sailor, sail me round.

Now you don't need a chart
to steer into my heart
Sailor, sail me round.
And along side of you
all my dreams will come true
Sailor, sail me round.
To the land of romance
in your navy blue pants
tonight we're outward bound.
Will you please tattoo me
on a place I can see?
Sailor, sail me round
and round,
Sailor, sail me round.

Now his eyes had the hue
of a heavenly blue
His face had a tropical tan.
He was hearty and free
just a son of the sea
a real free and easy young man.
So thrilled by his breezy
and nautical charms
she said as he anchored her
tight in his arms.

I confess from the start
you torpedoed my heart
Sailor, sail me round.
When you leave me, by heck!
I shall feel like a wreck
Sailor, sail me round.
To the land of romance
in your navy blue pants
tonight I'm outward bound.
Will you please make a date
to make me your first mate?
Sailor, sail me round
and round,
Sailor, sail me round.

You can convoy me boy
on an ocean of joy
Sailor, sail me round.
Will you always stand fast
like a flag to its mast?
Sailor, sail me round.
To the land of romance
in your navy blue pants
tonight we're outward bound.
Will you stick to me till
you're a Barnacle Bill?
Sailor, sail me round.
and round
Sailor, sail me round.

Soft karaoke
Words
piano 1
piano 2
piano 3
piano 4
lyric
pizz str bass
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Sailor Sail Me Round 1948 Vs2 JPitt-Payne
Royalties donated to Doris Hare's Fund for Merchant Seamen
words & music by Ralph Butler & Tolchard Evans
© 1948 by Boosey & Co.Ltd. The Cavendish Music Co.
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sequence & karaoke by James Pitt-Payne, London UK
on Thursday 24 April 2014 at 09.27
in association with Veda Meyer-Castens
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