Leave Her Johnny

During the Acasta's final dinner before home, we dined like kings. Ship's carpenter, Jas. Apple led the table in a rousing rendition of 'Leave Her Johnny, Leave Her' and added some delightfully ribald lyrics of his own creation (one of which elicited the reaction seen above from young Mr. Calhoun).

Additional words by J. Apple

The press gang came and took me away
"Leave her Johnny leave her"
So I volunteered for a shilling paid
And it's time for us to leave her
(Chorus)

They signed my name and I made my mark
"Leave her Johnny leave her"
From the tender we embarked
And it's time for us to leave her
(Chorus)

For four long years we sailed the seas
"Leave her Johnny leave her"
From Halifax to the warm Carrib'
And it's time for us to leave her
(Chorus)

The prizes were great while on blockade
"Leave her Johnny leave her"
I got my share, a fortune made
And it's time for us to leave her
(Chorus)

But I drank and whored it all away
"Leave her Johnny leave her"
I sold my hair just to pay my way
And it's time for us to leave her
(chorus)

A god damned spar broke my nose
"Leave her Johnny leave her"
And while at sea I lost three toes
And it's time for us to leave her
(Chorus)

Stabbed in the chest by a angry tar
"Leave her Johnny leave her"
He said was sorry but it left a scar
And it's time for us to leave her
(Chorus)

So take my word, when the press gangs near
"Leave her Johnny leave her"
Ya best leave town, ya best steer clear
And it's time for us to leave her
(Chorus)

More 'Going Home' Dinner images to come!