The shanty "Roller Bowler" is a capstan song, although it could be another non-halyard song.

It is in talking form and not a lyrical version.

The early 1840s minstrel song it is derived from has the title "Good Morning Ladies All."

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Lyrics

As I rolled out one mornin' Away, you roller bowler!

As I rolled out one mornin' I met a lady fair

(Chorus) Timme, hey-rig-a-jig an' a ha-ha Good mornin', ladies all Away, you roller bowler!

Timme, hey-rig-a-jig an' a ha-ha Good mornin', ladies all

The first time that I saw her Away, you roller bowler!

The first time that I saw her, that saucy gal of mine:

(Chorus)

But when she found that I was skint Away, you roller bowler!

But when she found that I was skint She left me standing there

(Chorus)

I squared me yards an' sailed away Away, you roller bowler!

I squared me yards an' sailed away An' to the ship I went

(Chorus)

She winked & flipped a flipper Away, you roller bowler!

She winked & flipped a flipper She thought I was a mate.

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(Chorus)