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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction - Volume 10, No. 285, December 1, 1827 by Various
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You're sure to have a rock.

_He._--You'll find some fellow on dry ground,
You will prefer to me,
To him I see you will be bound,
While I'm bound to the sea.

But if I sail the world around,
I'll be a faithful rover,

_She._--Poh! you'll forget me I'll be bound
When you are half seas over.

_He._--And when alas, your Jack is gone,
You'll think of naught but jigging,
And you will sport your rigging on,
While Jack is on the rigging.

Where winter's ice around us grows,
And storms upon us roll,

_She._--Ah, that's the time I do suppose
They look out for the pole.

_He._--But if I should be sunk d'ye see,

_She._--Bring up a coral wreath,

_He._--Why if I were beneath the sea,
I could not see beneath.
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