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RIO GRANDE

A ship went sailing out over the bar
Away for Rio
She pointed her bow at a southern star
And we're bound for the Rio Grande

Oh was you ever down Rio Grande
Away for Rio
Them smart Senoritas can sure burn the band
And we're bound for the Rio Grande

And away boys away
Away for Rio
Sing fare thee well you Liverpool girls
And we're bound for the Rio Grande

We were sick of the beach when our money was gone
Away for Rio
We signed on this packet to help her along
And we're bound for the Rio Grande

We're a deepwater ship and a deepwater crew
Away for Rio
Some steer by the shore but we're damned if we do
And we're bound for the Rio Grande

And it's pack up you're donkeys let's be on our way
Away for Rio
Them Liverpool Judies will get our half pay
And we're bound for the Rio Grande

Sing only one chorus vast heaving my sons
Away for Rio
Sing only one chorus it's blowing big guns
And we're bound for the Rio Grande

(Trad. arr. The Whisky Priests)

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from Timeless Street [Bonus Track Edition], released March 1, 1992
Gary Miller - acoustic guitar, backing vocal
Glenn Miller - accordions
Mick Tyas - lead & backing vocals, bass, tambourine
Kevin Wilson - mandolin & backing vocal
Simon Chantler - fiddle
Piers Burgoyne - drums

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The Whisky Priests Durham, UK

The Whisky Priests (1985-2002) was founded by twin brothers, Gary & Glenn Miller (“the Joe Strummer and Mick Jones of Folk Music”). The band was internationally renowned for its energetic live shows, released a number of critically acclaimed albums, toured extensively and developed a worldwide cult following. The band reunited to tour in 2018 and release a 12-disc Complete Discography CD Box-set. ... more

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