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A Drop of Nelson’s Blood (Roll the Old Chariot Along)
The tune is similar to Way Hay and Up She Rises (Use the same chords) Notes: You can use any combination of verse suggestions below, or make up your own. These are a compilation of verses from three different versions of the same song.Oh, a drop of Nelson's blood wouldn't do us any harm (3x)
And we'll all hang on behind.Chorus:
So we'll roll the old chariot along
An' we'll roll the golden chariot along.
So we'll roll the old chariot along
An' we'll all hang on behind!Oh, a little mug o' beer wouldn't do us any harm etc.
Oh, a plate of Irish stew wouldn't do us any harm etc.
Oh a little slug of gin wouldn't do us any harm etc.
Oh a night upon the shore wouldn't do us any harm etc.
Oh a little drop of wine wouldn't do us any harm etc.
Oh, a nice fat cook wouldn't do us any harm etc.
Oh, a long spell in gaol wouldn't do us any harm etc.
Oh, a nice watch below wouldn't do us any harm etc.
Oh, a night with the gals wouldn't do us any harm etc.
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