| Title | Merry Sailor, The |
| Short Title | Buck's PC, 1798 |
| Page | 31-32 |
| First Line | How pleasant a sailor's life passes |
| Verses | 3 |
| Burden | Thin pair of breeches |
| Refrain | Then why should we quarrel for riches |
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| IDSONG | S0007025 |
| IDSOURCE | B0000152 |