This was a capstan or pump shanty.

The lyrics shown here date back to at least 1913.

The evidence suggests these are a very cleaned up version of the actual lyrics used by some of the old chantymen.

As with many shanties, the verses used at sea in the 18th and 19th century varied over time the geographical location, and the skill of the chantyman.

Some were simply far too vulgar for print back then.

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Lyrics

Now we are ready to sail for the Horn, Weigh hey, roll and go!

Our boots and our clothes, boys, are all in the pawn, To be rollicking randy dandy-O!

(Chorus) Heave a pawl, O heave away!

Weigh hey, roll and go!

The anchor's on board and the cable's all stored, To be rollicking randy dandy-O!

Soon we'll be warping her out through the locks, Weigh hey, roll and go!

Where the pretty young girls all come down in their frocks, To be rollicking randy dandy-O!

(Chorus)

Come breast the bars, bullies, heave her away, Weigh hey, roll and go!

Soon we'll be rolling her down through the Bay, To be rollicking randy dandy-O!

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(Chorus)