Liverpool Handy

I'se the b'y that builds the boat
And I'se the b'y that sails her
I'se the b'y that catches the fish
And brings 'em home to Liza

Swing yer partner, Sally Thibault
Swing yer partner, Sally Brown
Fogo, Twillingate, Morton's Harbour
All around the circle

I took Liza to a dance
As fast as she can travel
And every step that she would take
Was up to her knees in gravel

I'se the b'y that builds the boat
And I'se the b'y that sails her
I'se the b'y that catches the fish
And brings 'em home to Liza

Swing yer partner, Sally Thibault
Swing yer partner, Sally Brown
Fogo, Twillingate, Morton's Harbour
All around the circle

Susan White, she's outta sight
Her petticoat wants a border
Old Sam Oliver in the dark
He kissed her in the corner

I'se the b'y that builds the boat
And I'se the b'y that sails her
I'se the b'y that catches the fish
And brings 'em home to Liza

Salts and rinds to cover your flake
Cake and tea for supper
Catfish in the spring of the year
Fried in maggoty butter

I'se the b'y that builds the boat
And I'se the b'y that sails her
I'se the b'y that catches the fish
And brings 'em home to Liza