Legend says that after Lord Nelson fell in the Battle of Trafalger, his body was sealed ina cask of rum to preserve it. When the sailors heard of this, they drank their fill. Thus, grog became known as “Nelson's Blood”. This walkaway shanty is also known as “Roll the Old Chariot Along” or “Roll the Golden Chariot Along.” I arbitrarily chose the later just for the heck of it. The song was also taken up as a hymn for the Salvation Army. The tune is very catchy. Feel free to make up verses as you go. It's great for that.

“A Drop of Nelson's Blood”
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Recorded by Marc Gunn
From: Going for Brogue: Irish Pub Songs and Sea Shanties with an Accent
Read Lyrics: “A Drop of Nelson's Blood” Lyrics

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