Maxioms by Charles Dibdin
In every mess I find a friend,
In every port a wife.
In every mess I find a friend,
In every port a wife.
There's a sweet little cherub that sits up aloft,
To keep watch for the life of poor Jack.
There's a sweet little cherub that sits up aloft,
To keep watch for the life of poor Jack.
His form was of the manliest beauty,
His heart was kind and soft,
Faithful, below, he did read more
His form was of the manliest beauty,
His heart was kind and soft,
Faithful, below, he did his duty;
But now he's gone aloft.
