To the tune of
What shall we do with the drunken sailor?
Each verse consists of the first line repeated three times followed by 'Early in the morning'. Early is pronounced 'ur-lye' (as in a common noise used when hesitating (Er...) followed by a mistruth (lie)). Note that the rhythm changes somewhat for the 'Wahey, up she rises' verse.
What shall we do when we leave the army?
Learnt from a friend, Durham, England.
What shall we do when we leave the army?
What shall we do when we leave the army?
What shall we do when we leave the army?
Early in the morning
2. Run like fuck to the nearest tavern ...
3. What shall we when we reach the tavern? ...
4. Drink like fuck 'til the tavern closes ...
5. What shall we do when the tavern closes? ...
6. Run like fuck to the nearest whorehouse ...
7. What shall we do when we reach the whorehouse? ...
8. Wahey, up she rises ...
9. What shall we do when it's nine months later? ...
Run like fuck to the nearest army
Run like fuck to the nearest army
Run like fuck to the nearest army
Early in the morning