Vocal Zones Choir are going to Sing to Save Lives at their RNLI 200th Anniversary Concert. The concert will have a distinctly watery theme comprising Shanties and songs of Rivers and Oceans (some samples below). There will be some songs for all to sing along with.
To support this event, which is taking place in the Orpen Hall on Friday 10th May from 7:30 pm, you can buy your tickets at the door for just £10 (Under 18s £5). This includes a free glass of wine or juice in the interval.. All proceeds, including any donations, will go directly to the RNLI.
Mingulay Boat Song
[Chorus] Heave a ho, boys! Let her go, boys!
Swing her head round, and all together.
Heave a ho, boys! Let her go, boys,
Sailing homeward to Mingulay.
What care we though, white the Minch is?
What care we for wind or weather?
Pull her round, boys, every inch is
Heading homeward to Mingulay.
Heave a ho, boys! Let her go, boys…
Wives are waiting at the pier head,
looking seaward from the heather;
Bring her ’round, boys, then we’ll anchor
‘ere the sun sets on Mingulay.
Heave a ho, boys! Let her go, boys…
Ships return now, heavy laden,
Mothers holding bairns a-crying.
Let her go boys, and we’ll anchor
‘Ere the sun sets on Mingulay.
Heave a ho, boys! Let her go, boys…
Heave a ho, boys! Let her go, boys!
Swing her head round, into the weather.
Heave a ho, boys! Let her go, boys,
Sailing homeward to Mingulay.
Sailing homeward to Mingulay.
As Sung by the Corries
Some slightly different phrasing…
Oh Shenandoah
Oh Shenandoah
I long to hear you
Away you rolling river
Oh Shenandoah
I long to hear you
Away I’m bound away
‘Cross the wide Missouri
Oh Shenandoah
I love your daughter
Away you rolling river
Oh Shenandoah
I love your daughter
Away I’m bound away
‘Cross the wide Missouri
Oh Shenandoah
I’m bound to leave you
Away you rolling river
Oh Shenandoah
I’ll not deceive you
Away I’m bound away
‘Cross the wide Missouri