Participants of “In Harmony’s Way” are
Richard Adrianowicz ~ Steve Baughman ~ Michael Black ~ Shay Black ~ Susan Frank ~ Sylvia Herold ~ Lani Herrmann ~ Holdstock and MacLeod ~ Kim Hughes ~ Arlene Immerman ~ Peter Kasin ~ Oak Ash & Thorn ~ Riggy Rackin ~ Ed Silberman ~ Pam Swan.
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Roll the Old Chariot Along
In Harmony's Way Lyrics
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We'll Roll the Old Chariot Along
We'll Roll the Old Chariot Along
And we'll all fall in behind
We'd be alright if we 'ad a drop of rum
We'd be alright if we 'ad a drop of rum
We'd be alright if we 'ad a drop of rum
We'll Roll the Old Chariot Along
We'll Roll the Old Chariot Along
We'll Roll the Old Chariot Along
And we'll all fall in behind
We'd be alright if yah buggers all would sing
We'd be alright if yah buggers all would sing
We'd be alright if yah buggers all would sing
And we'll all fall in behind
We'll Roll the Old Chariot Along
We'll Roll the Old Chariot Along
We'll Roll the Old Chariot Along
And we'll all fall in behind
If the devils in the road we'll roll it over him
If the devils in the road we'll roll it over him
If the devils in the road we'll roll it over him
And we'll all fall in behind
We'll Roll the Old Chariot Along
We'll Roll the Old Chariot Along
We'll Roll the Old Chariot Along
And we'll all fall in behind
We'll be alright when the skipper's in his grave
We'll be alright when the skipper's in his grave
We'll be alright when the skipper's in his grave
And we'll fall in behind
We'll roll the old chariot along
And we'll all fall in behind
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The song "Roll the Old Chariot Along" is a traditional sea shanty that originated among sailors in the 19th century. The lyrics describe a group of sailors who are working together to move a heavy object, possibly a chariot. The repetitive chorus "We'll roll the old chariot along" serves as a call to action, encouraging the sailors to work together to accomplish their task. The verse lyrics are often improvised by different singers or groups of singers, leading to variations in the song over time.
The lyrics suggest that the sailors would benefit from a drop of rum and some singing to lift their spirits and help them work more efficiently. The line "If the devil's in the road we'll roll it over him" indicates that the sailors are determined to overcome any obstacles they may encounter. The final verse, which states that the sailors will be alright once the skipper is dead, may reflect a sense of rebellion or resentment towards authority figures within the sailor's community.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll Roll the Old Chariot Along
We'll keep moving forward
We'd be alright if we 'ad a drop of rum
We need some alcohol to make us feel better
And we'll all fall in behind
We'll stick together and follow each other's lead
We'd be alright if yah buggers all would sing
We need everyone to sing and lift our spirits up
If the devils in the road we'll roll it over him
No matter what obstacle comes our way, we'll overcome it
We'll be alright when the skipper's in his grave
We'll finally be okay when the person causing us trouble is gone
And we'll fall in behind
We'll continue to support each other
We'll roll the old chariot along
We'll keep pushing forward together until we reach our destination
Contributed by Addison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LuckyApplehead
holy crap his voice is so manly.
@TheBobberWCC
Something about a lot of people singing makes things so epic
@MrDuckAlmighty
the energy this creates...
@MarioLoco03
This makes me want to get drunk and sing with friends.
@dalecheck4455
I watched this about a dozen times now! I LOVE this guy's energy, and the song! Wish we did things like this more often.
@musicdragonmountain2911
Every time I hear David's voice with the crowd, I get chills. Why is he not famous all around the world?
@dewar01
Epic voice, what a legend.
@Diek454
If I was randomly walking down the streets of New Hampshire... for some reason... and I came across these people singing sea shanty's in the middle of a thoroughfare I would instantly fall in love for New Hampshire. In fact I think I already have.
@pugwashsecond
So wonderful to hear someone giving a shanty 100% instead of the tarty choral versions that crop up for much of the time.
@junkanoopunch
10/10 would plunder & pillage with again.