Aye Aye, Captain!

from Tashmoo and Scarlet by Stell & Snuggs

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Captain says, you do!

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When you’re going sailing on a boat
There are some rules to keep afloat
When the Captain orders, you obey
To let him know you hear, just say
(come one, repeat after me!)
Ay, Ay, Captain (call and response, 2x)
Ok! You did great! Now, let’s play a game. Pretend you’re on a big, tall ship – you’re the first mate!!
Every time you hear the Captain give an order, you’ve got to answer so he knows you heard him! Ready?
You know what to do!
If the Captain yells “Anchors Aweigh!”
Ay, Ay, Captain!
Before you pull the anchor you must say,
Ay, Ay, Captain!
If the Captain orders “Shove off, lads!,”
Ay, Ay, Captain!
Before you clear the lines, you have to add
Ay, Ay, Captain!
(CH) Ay, Ay, Captain (call and response, 2x)
Now that’s just great! You’ll be a tip-top sailor in no time flat! Things happen pretty fast on a boat,
though – you’ve got to keep on your toes! Let’s try to speed up a little, shall we? Stand at the ready
sailor! (speed up rhythm)
To trim the sails he’ll say, “Sheet in the Main”
Ay, Ay, Captain!
“Hold Steady,” so you go the same way
Ay, Ay, Captain!
To tack the sails he’ll order, “Helms Alee!”
Ay, Ay, Captain!
And, “Luff the Sails” so that you set them free
Ay, Ay, Captain!
(CH) Ay, Ay, Captain (call and response, 2x)
Uh-oh, the winds have picked up! It’s blowin’ hard at 40 knots – you be quick as a wink!

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from Tashmoo and Scarlet, released January 14, 2022
Jarad “Daddy Snuggs” Astin - writer, Guitar, Vocals
Christel Astin - penny whistle

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Husband & wife folk duo, instrumental Gypsy groove and swampy soul harmonic songs guide you through a world journey of highs and lows.

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