I's the b's that builds the boat,
I's the b's that sail her,
I's the b's that catches the fish
And takes 'em home to Liza.

Swing your partner, Sally Thibault,
Swing your partner, Sally Brown,
Fogo, Twillingate, Morton's Habour
All around the circle.

I took Liza to a dance
And faith, but she could travel.
And every step that she would take
Was up to her knees in gravel.

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Susan White, she's out of sight,
Her petticoat wants a border.
Old Sam Oliver in the dark
He kissed her in the corner.

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Salts and rinds to cover your flake,
Cake and tea for supper,
Codfish in the spring of the year,
Fried in maggoty butter.

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