Ribald Classic: English Sailor Songs
August, 1981
The Female Cabin BoyThere was a pretty female, as you should understand,Who wanted to go roving into some foreign land.Disguised in sailor's clothing she boldly did appear,Engaging with the captain to serve him for one year.Engaging with the captain his cabin boy to be.When the wind began to favor, they quickly put to sea.The captain had his wife aboard; 't was she who would enjoyTo have this willing servant, the pretty cabin boy.Oh, nimble was this pretty girl; she did her duties well--The firs...
