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Partway through February 2021, we got hit with a couple of ice storms that knocked the power out for a couple of days. It happens (often much worse than the 36 hours or so we got this time).

Also, Sea Shanties are trendy at the moment, right?

So, I wrote one.

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Batten down the hatches, mate
The ice has coated everything
The trees and cars and powerlines
And all the flotsam in between

And all the flotsam in between


The storm has left us stranded, boys
Some time until a fix is coming
Grab a blanket, light a candle
There's little left apart from waiting

There's little left apart from waiting


The power's out the clocks are blank
The white noise of the house is missing
The air is cold, no warmth to find
Best get settked for some shivering

Best get settled for some shivering


We could be drifting here for days
A week or two is not unheard of
Make peace with precious screens gone dark
snacks be cold, the windows frosted

Snacks be cold and windows frosted

Ye might as well get used to it
And don't expect a change soon coming
The weather is a fickle lass
So spare us your infernal whining

So spare us your infernal whining


Find yeself a willing partner
To share with you their warmth and comfort
You,re in this for the longhaul mates
He best take pleasures as they're offered

He best take pleasures as they're offered


If he find yourself alone
As many do in these arrangements
The spirits get you just as sloshed
As theydo in better circumstances

As they do in better circumstances


Ye might as well get used to it
And don't expect a change soon coming
The weather is a fickle lass
So spare us your infernal whining

So spare us your infernal whining

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from The Blanket Fort Demos (FAWM '21), released March 5, 2021
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Chuck Parker Virginia

A performer for more than 35 years, Chuck has filled many musical roles: heavy metal guitarist, singer/songwriter, jazz sideman, open mic host, filk circle regular, and World’s Okayest Bassist™.

A regular on the con circuit, find him at open mics and backing up the Blibbering Humdingers! ... more

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