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Sloop John B
1,854
Pop
Sloop John B was released on November 15, 1962 by Sundazed Music as a part of the album Surfer's Choice
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Release DateNovember 15, 1962
LabelSundazed Music
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM127

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dick Dale & His Del-Tones
Dick Dale & His Del-Tones
Performer
The Deltones
The Deltones
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Carl Sandburg
Carl Sandburg
Composer
Lee Hays
Lee Hays
Composer
Dick Dale & His Del-Tones
Dick Dale & His Del-Tones
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bob Irwin
Bob Irwin
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

I sailed on the sloop John B
My grandfather and me
Around Nassau town we did roam
Drinkin' all night
Got into a fight
Well, I feel so break up
I wanna go home
So hoist up the John B's sails
See how the mainsail sets
I called for the captain ashore
Let me go home
I wanna go home
Please let me go home
Well, I feel so break up
I wanna go home
The first mate he got drunk
And broke in the captain's trunk
The constable had to come
And take him away
Sheriff John Stone
Why don't you leave me alone?
Well now, I feel so break up
I wanna go home
So hoist up the John B's sails
See how the mainsail sets
I called for the captain ashore
Let me go home
I wanna go home
Please let me go home
Well now, this is the worst trip
Since I've been gone
This is the worst trip
Since I've been gone
This is the worst trip
Since I've been gone
Written by: Carl Sandburg, Lee Hays
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