Citizen’s Shanty                   by Boff Whaley (after Roll the Old Chariot along)

 

Nb: Each verse has the 1st line sung by BASS only, then the other parts join in for the rest of the verse.

 

1.         Well we’ve come a long way for to find ourselves a home   (x3)

            Cos we’re citizen’s of the world

 

Refrain:   And you’re more than- more than welcome here     (x3)

                Cos you’re citizens of the world

 

2.         My mother and her mother and her mother before     (x3)

            They were citizens of the world

 

3.         Here’s a hand to help you all ashore     (x3)

           Cos you’re citizens of the world

 

4.         Well our nations’ roots spread wide and down     (x3)

            Cos we’re citizens of the world

 

5.         Well you’re nowehre if you believe Teresa May     (x3)

            Cos you’re citizens of the world

 

Coda: Cos we’re citizens of the world