Windy Old Weather

[Verse 1]
As we were a-fishing off Happisburgh light
Shooting and hauling and trawling all night

[Chorus]
In the windy old weather, stormy old weather
When the wind blows we all pull together

[Verse 2]
When up jumped a herring, the Queen of the sea
Says "Now, old skipper, you cannot catch me"

[Chorus]
In the windy old weather, stormy old weather
When the wind blows we all pull together

[Verse 3]
We sighted a Thresher-a-slashin' his tail
"Time now Old Skipper to hoist up your sail"

[Chorus]
In the windy old weather, stormy old weather
When the wind blows we all pull together

[Verse 4]
And up jumps a Slipsole as strong as a horse
Says now, "Old Skipper, you're miles off course"

[Chorus]
In the windy old weather, stormy old weather
When the wind blows we all pull together

[Verse 5]
Then along comes a plaice, who's got spots on his side
Says "Not much longer, these seas you can ride"

[Chorus]
In the windy old weather, stormy old weather
When the wind blows we all pull together

[Verse 6]
Then up rears a conger, as long as a mile
"Wind's coming east'ly" he says with a smile

[Chorus]
In the windy old weather, stormy old weather
When the wind blows we all pull together

[Verse 7]
I think what that these fishes are sayin' is right
We'll haul up our gear now an' steer for the light

[Chorus]
In the windy old weather, stormy old weather
When the wind blows we all pull together