Charles Dibdin

"For a soldier I listed, to grow great in fame. And be shot at for sixpence a day."

"There ’s a sweet little cherub that sits up aloft, To keep watch for the life of poor Jack."

"Did you ever hear of Captain Wattle? He was all for love, and a little for the bottle."

"His form was of the manliest beauty, His heart was kind and soft; Faithful below he did his duty, But now he ’s gone aloft."

"Spanking Jack was so comely, so pleasant, so jolly, Though winds blew great guns, still he ’d whistle and sing; Jack loved his friend, and was true to his Molly, And if honour gives greatness, was great as a king."