[00:00.183]There once was a ship that put to sea[00:03.205]The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea[00:05.709]The winds blew up, her bow dipped down[00:08.269]blow me, bully boys, blow[00:10.712]She had not been two weeks from shore[00:13.200]When down on her a right whale bore[00:15.888]The captain called all hands and swore[00:18.496]He'd take that whale in tow[00:20.571]Soon may the Wellerman come[00:23.299]To bring us sugar and tea and rum[00:25.987]One day, when the tonguin' is done[00:28.258]We'll take our leave and go[00:31.110]Soon may the Wellerman come[00:33.388]To bring us sugar and tea and rum[00:36.204]One day, when the tonguin' is done[00:38.443]We'll take our leave and go[00:41.227][01:42.712]For forty days, or even more[01:45.705]The line went slack, then tight once more[01:48.313]All boats were lost, there were only four[01:50.673]But still that whale must go[01:52.959]As far as I've heard, the fight's still on[01:55.718]The line's not cut and the whale's not gone[01:58.334]The Wellerman makes his regular call[02:00.702]To encourage the Captain, crew, and all[02:03.424]Soon may the Wellerman come[02:05.575]To bring us sugar and tea and rum[02:08.448]One day, when the tonguin' is done[02:10.742]We'll take our leave and go[02:13.519]Soon may the Wellerman come[02:15.766]To bring us sugar and tea and rum[02:18.591]One day, when the tonguin' is done[02:20.775]We'll take our leave and go[02:23.742]