Padstow Farewell

A farewell song, also known as The Farewell Shanty or Padstowe Shanty, first recorded by Johnny Collins on the album The Travellers Rest. The original origin of this song is disputed, with some sources crediting it to Mervyn Vincent, others to Alan Molyneaux.

Sung by The Longest Johns during the Impromptu Singing Stream.

Lyrics
"It is time to go now Haul away your anchor Haul away your anchor 'tis our sailing time."

Get some sail upon her Haul away your halyards Haul away your halyards 'tis our sailing time.

Get her on course now Haul away your foresheets Haul away your foresheets 'tis our sailing time.

Waves are surging under Haul away down channel Haul away down channel on the evening tide.

When you're sailing's over Haul away for heaven Haul away, oh heaven God be by your side.

It is time to go now Haul away your anchor Haul away your anchor 'tis our sailing time.