Leave Her, Johnny, Leave Her (Cover) by Seth Staton Watkins

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Leave Her, Johnny, Leave Her (Cover) by Seth Staton Watkins
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A favorite of mine, this song of men fed up with their journey likely comes from the 19th century, and was first written down in 1917. It is a classic among sea shanty enthusiasts and folk musicians alike. This arrangement is from the late Stan Rogers and is by far my favorite. Enjoy!
Lyrics:
I thought I heard the old man say
"Leave her, Johnny, leave her
It's a long, hard pull to the next payday
And it's time for us to leave her"
Leave her, Johnny, leave her!
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
For the voyage is done and the winds don't blow
And it's time for us to leave her!
Oh, the winds were foul and the work was hard
Leave her, Johnny, leave her!
From the Liverpool dock to the London yard
And it's time for us to leave her
Leave her, Johnny, leave her!
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
For the voyage is done and the winds don't blow
And it's time for us to leave her!
Oh, the skipper was bad, but the mate was worse
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
He'd blow you down with a spike and a curse
And it's time for us to leave her
Leave her, Johnny, leave her!
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
For the voyage is done and the winds don't blow
And it's time for us to leave her!
It was rotten meat and moldy bread
Leave her, Johnny, leave her!
You'd eat it or you'd starve to death
And it's time for us to leave her
Leave her, Johnny, leave her!
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
For the voyage is done and the winds don't blow
And it's time for us to leave her!
Well it's time for us to say goodbye
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
For now those pumps are all pumped dry
And it's time for us to leave her
Leave her, Johnny, leave her!
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow
And it's time for us to leave her!
Leave her, Johnny, leave her!
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
For the voyage is done and the winds don't blow
And it's time for us to leave her!

Пікірлер: 101

@unijade Жыл бұрын

I discovered Seth recently, and have to say that he's the most underrated folk musician on KZfaq. There are many folk and shanty singers/bands that I follow. All amazing and talented. But Seth's voice is probably the most unique and most gentle.

@rafaelsaldanha6512 Жыл бұрын

me too!!

@Rrss369 Жыл бұрын

“ Smooth”. is another description:)

@persianprince6213 Жыл бұрын

Sea shanties be the best form of music, mateys! I love studying and working to the tunes of the sea! ❤🌊🌊🌊⛵️⛵️⛵️

@nateconley.6209 Жыл бұрын

Best AC4 song covered by the best lad

@persianprince6213 Жыл бұрын

As always, Seth you have done a splendid job developing this cover! Amazing work mate! 👏 🙌

@sethstatonwatkins Жыл бұрын

As always, thank you so much!

@maryellenshapiro3002 Жыл бұрын

Such a strong, rich voice! Wonderful.

@tonyf9984 Жыл бұрын

Only a voice with such a wide range of harmonics could create such a satisfying, 'complete' acapella sound. Beautiful rendering, as always, Seth. Even the very well-practised (yes, the spelling is a give-away) Irish accent doubles perfectly for an English West-Country accent), at least when singing.

@EFJoKeR Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful song. It really made me miss the ocean... Miss the spray of salt, the chill winds, and the screech of seagulls... Well done sir...

@jasonv1435 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for continuing to share such beautiful music with the world, Seth! I listen to your songs throughout the day while puttering around the house. I sing along during the choruses. I’m not very good, but it lifts my spirits all the same.

@johncameron1935 Жыл бұрын

Seth just won't miss. Hope this quality music blows up again and takes you to the top.

@kobayashi.official Жыл бұрын

This was the tune in AC4 that sucked me into the rabbit hole of maritime songs and shanties!! I love that you chose to sing a lot of the less popular verses that don't get covered often (at least as much as I've heard). Your voice is just something sweet and nostalgic to me. You could sing the owner's manual to a new blender and I'd absolutely be there for it, but I'm really glad it's shanties and folk tunes you've decided to share with us! I hands down LOVE your version of Ramblin' Rover so if it were possible to get you to cover more Silly Wizard - in particular If I Was A Blackbird, I might just happily faint and die! =)

@dotto4807 Жыл бұрын

as always, Seth delivers. awaiting Wearing of the Green on an album oh so patiently.

@sethstatonwatkins Жыл бұрын

Working on it!

@TheNimbrod Жыл бұрын

I really hope to see you one day on tour. great song.

@user-tp5it1um2c Жыл бұрын

As great Seth been waiting for this one

@ThornForTheWynn Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal cover, Seth! If I may, a cover of Tillbury Town or Rolling Along by The Longest Johns would both be really cool to see from you! Keep up the amazing work.

@alext1467 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@hugemusiclover1837 Жыл бұрын

❤❤

@grimesdaughter9042 Жыл бұрын

Yet another rousing shanty, where I can't help but sing along. I listen to your music (and sing along) all the time when I do housework. Funny, how fast time flies then 😉

@sethstatonwatkins Жыл бұрын

No doubt!

@peachsmints Жыл бұрын

Well happy Friday to me! This is my favorite shanty and you’re quickly becoming one of my favorite artists. Thank you, thank you, sir!

@apexgaming7330 Жыл бұрын

God man your voice is so perfect and heaven like in your vids! Keep up the good work!

@chenZhang-fx6vi Жыл бұрын

I am a College's student from China，Marine Engineering is my college major.I'll graduate next year，I want to become a seaman in the future. You have a beautiful voice，Thanks for your singing！

@NaraClanGaming Жыл бұрын

Love it! You should do Hanging Johnny sometime. You have a good voice for it

@truthbusteryeah5166 5 ай бұрын

Truely excellent

@ColmRMcGuinness Жыл бұрын

👑👑👑👑

@persianprince6213 Жыл бұрын

Awesome to see you here! When will you two do a collab? It would be awe-inspiring! 😊😊😊

@uncleiroh734 Жыл бұрын

@@persianprince6213yes please I would love that

@sethstatonwatkins Жыл бұрын

Cheers lad!

@mitchellb4551 Жыл бұрын

@@persianprince6213 I thought they made a off-hand comment about one in a reply like this before but I agree that would be amazing!

@rogerdidion3021 3 ай бұрын

Quelle belle voix vous avez. Irlandais incroyable régale..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@deathbyhotsauce Жыл бұрын

I haven't even started the song yet and I'm so excited! I have been waiting for you to cover this song and I'm going to enjoy every note. Thank you Seth 😀

@deathbyhotsauce Жыл бұрын

It was just so beautiful. The waves in the background was an amazing idea.

@georgemorris5089 Жыл бұрын

Sir you are simply amazing my mom and I love what you do. Please keep up the good work.

@loganking2 Жыл бұрын

Love it! Still NEED A Leader on losing control 😊

@persianprince6213 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! That's lit! ❤

@Padfoot74 Жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this song!

@trincywalker7497 Жыл бұрын

Its really great to hear a more pure version. Usally you get a lots of background music and a little faster pasted song. So its really nice to hear a more vocal with little backup music.

@jonathanh.7657 Жыл бұрын

Masterpice❤

@sethstatonwatkins Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@stephenwadecapps1983 Жыл бұрын

I love this song... 😁, very nice.

@fleurcasa-rr2gy Ай бұрын

Super cher monsieur ...c est très engagé,,,,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@snippychicken2220 Жыл бұрын

i cant tell whos i like more colm or urs amazing

@luisfilipe2023 Жыл бұрын

Better sea shanty doesn’t exist. It perfectly encapsulates the contradictions and passions of sea life. Her by the way is a ship not a woman

@sethstatonwatkins Жыл бұрын

Indeed

@luisfilipe2023 Жыл бұрын

@@sethstatonwatkins you are a great singer btw

@chenZhang-fx6vi Жыл бұрын

Yes

@gateway8833 Жыл бұрын

Superb.

@tncavscout Жыл бұрын

Love this guy's singing! He is amazing!

@Rrss369 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, just awesome!!!

@hyacinthcox8443 Жыл бұрын

This is my new favorite version of this shanty! Something about the way your voice mixes with the arrangement almost sounds like a set of pipes with a drone, absolute pleasure to listen to.

@philipcripps4959 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant rendition👏👏

@RoloTomase Жыл бұрын

I was the 1,000 to like this song👍looking to download his music ,

@sethstatonwatkins Жыл бұрын

I’ve got lots on all music platforms!

@gabrieldesantis3264 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@alizaellner3696 Жыл бұрын

A lovely rendition of wonderful song! I'd been hoping you might sing this one. Amazing work, as always!

@sylas9762 Жыл бұрын

YEs, I love this song and I've been waiting for your cover of this song

@bellefreeforever2752 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing cover, thank you

@charlieseely3464 Жыл бұрын

With such an impressive range, I'd love to see what you could do with "She's Always a Woman" or "Allentown" by Billy Joel. I know they aren't really in the same genre as some of the other songs you've covered, but they have a similar feel or tone, in my opinion. Either way, great job on this cover, Leave Her Johnny is one of my favorite shanties.

@fly_speck_cafe 4 ай бұрын

What a voice!

@UpTheHarbour Жыл бұрын

Make or Break Harbour - Stan Rogers ....you know what to do

@davidnielsen3840 Жыл бұрын

I ask for this song a long while ago , so lovely music greets from Denmark 👌 keep it up 😎😊😊

@aieres3009 Жыл бұрын

beautiful

@aquajag Жыл бұрын

absolute banger as usual

@dejectedpathogen4437 Жыл бұрын

oh look the stan rogers version :)

@skirmish23 Жыл бұрын

I so enjoy everyone of your new songs. ❤ Keep going man.

@DiamondBatToons Жыл бұрын

You never cease to amaze me! This is beautiful! 🙌

@Maine_man_Dave Жыл бұрын

Still wanna hear a good old rattlin bog from you. I feel like that would be a good one.

@persianprince6213 Жыл бұрын

For sure man! 👏👏

@snippychicken2220 Жыл бұрын

amazing as always!

@khpredator0032 Жыл бұрын

Seth, thank you for all that you do! This brightens my day watching your music videos and listening to your music on Spotify! Thank you!

@leem1300 Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@cyanidejack1013 Жыл бұрын

Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤

@coldkiller6328 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@KingsNeverDie100 Жыл бұрын

I've never heard this version before! Absolutely beautiful

@Julielotty Жыл бұрын

We’d love to learn the harmonies for this but it’s too difficult to hear. Love your voice!

@GodofDevilMayCry Жыл бұрын

What would you charge to do a cover of in case you didn't know by Bret young? I'm planning to pop the question next week and that's our song

@RedusDeadus Жыл бұрын

Could you cover “Roll Northumbria”?

@sethstatonwatkins Жыл бұрын

Have done!

@robertkowalczyk6208 Жыл бұрын

You should do “Drunken Scotsman”!!

@darthrevan- Жыл бұрын

I have a song request could you do over the hills and far away from the tv show sharpe

@johnduggan5790 Ай бұрын

Hi my name is johnduggan when I herd this song from Ireland level her jonny Irish fishermen 1635 irlnd fishermen

@DariusOfPersia Жыл бұрын

I thought I heard the old man say "Leave her, Johnny, leave her! It's a long, hard pull to the next payday And it's time for us to leave her!" "Leave her, Johnny, leave her! Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her! For the voyage is done, and the winds don't blow And it's time for us to leave her!" Oh, the winds were foul and the work was hard "Leave her, Johnny, leave her!" From the Liverpool dock to the London yard "And it's time for us to leave her!" "Leave her, Johnny, leave her! Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her! For the voyage is done, and the winds don't blow And it's time for us to leave her!" Oh, the skipper was bad, but the mate was worse! "Leave her, Johnny, leave her!" He'd blow you down with a spike and a curse! "And it's time for us to leave her!" "Leave her, Johnny, leave her! Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her! For the voyage is done, and the winds don't blow And it's time for us to leave her!" It was rotten meat and moldy bread! "Leave her, Johnny, leave her!" You'd eat it or you'd starve to death! "And it's time for us to leave her!" "Leave her, Johnny, leave her! Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her! For the voyage is done, and the winds don't blow And it's time for us to leave her!" Well, it's time for us to say goodbye "Leave her, Johnny, leave her!" For now those pumps are all pumped dry! "And it's time for us to leave her!" "Leave her, Johnny, leave her! Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her! For the voyage is long, and the winds don't blow And it's time for us to leave her!" "Leave her, Johnny, leave her! Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her! For the voyage is done, and the winds don't blow And it's time for us to leave her!"

@persianprince6213 Жыл бұрын

bruh, 2 persians who love Seth's singing, this is cool. We got the ancient gang up in here, Darius, and Cyrus. ❤😊

@hi_im_jaxon7787 Жыл бұрын

Great job as always seth. if you havent already you should check out and maybe do a cover oak & ash & thorn by the longest johns. Great song as always!

@dotto4807 Жыл бұрын

he did! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e699i9NkvpzUnZc.html

@okayheykae Жыл бұрын

You're in luck because he's already covered Oak and Ash!

@hi_im_jaxon7787 Жыл бұрын

@@okayheykae hell yeah! thank you

@persianprince6213 Жыл бұрын

First comment again!

@sethstatonwatkins Жыл бұрын

Excellent!