Seán Dagher’s Shanty of the Week 15 Heave Away

Despite the word “heave“ in the title, this is a halyard shanty. So we’re singing about heaving while hauling. Got it? You can get the songs at You can support the Shanty of the Week at Thanks to Patreon supporters Dennis Wiscount, Arcspel, Vlad Nical, Kristian Brabander, Mike Carr, Erik Twombly, Gravel, Matt Werner, Aleksander Wasser, Cooper Chassé, and Graham Greve, Tom Liacas, Robert Nunn, Cameron Cole. Heave Away - Lyrics 1. Heave away, heave away, got to earn your pay. Heave away, boys, heave away! Heave away, heave away, sane as yesterday. Heave away, boys, heave away! 2. Matty White loved a woman in the usual way. And whenever she sees him she will always say. 3. Oh, me Matty, I’ve waited for you to return, So that now I can spend all the money you earn. 4. And whenever they are happy they toll the bell, And whenever they’re not you can all go to hell. 5. Heave away, now, me bullies, for