Gladys Sings "Barnacle Bill the Sailor"

The most requested song in Gladys' repetoire is
Barancle Bill the Sailor.

Jane and Angela breakfasted with Dick and Gladys
this morning. After the dishes were cleared,
Angela made her request:
"Grandma, sing Barnacle Bill the Sailor,
please."

Gladys obliged. Angela asked for the words
and after an internet search, it was decided
that the versions on the internet were just a
bit too salty for the grandchildren.

Here are the words to Gladys' version:

Barnacle Bill the Sailor

Who's that knocking at my door?
Who's that knocking at my door?
Who's that knocking at my door?
Cried the fair young maiden.

Its only me from over the Sea
says Barnacle Bill the Sailor.
I'm all lit up like a Christmas tree
says Barnacle Bill the Sailor.

Are you young and handsome, Sir?
Are you young and handsome, Sir?
Are you young and handsome, Sir?
Cried the fair young maiden.

I'm old and rough & dirty and tough,
says Barnacle Bill the Sailor.
And I never have been drunk enough,
says Barnacle Bill the Sailor.

I'm coming down to let you in,
I'm coming down to let you in,
I'm coming down to let you in,
Cried the fair young maiden.

Well, hurry afore I break the door,
says Barnacle Bill the Sailor.
I'll rare, and tear & rant and roar,
says Barnacle Bill the Sailor.

I'm coming down to let you in,
I'm coming down to let you in,
I'm coming down to let you in,
Cried the fair young maiden.

Oh, When will I see you again,
When will I see you again,
When will I see you again,
Cried the fair young maiden.

Never afore I come no more,
Tonight I'm sailing from this shore.
I got me a gal in every port,
says Barnacle Bill the Sailor.