Drunken Sailor

What you get, immediately after purchase
📄 The sheet music as a PDF, printable and readable on a tablet
🎧 The MP3 audio recording, to learn the piece by ear
✉️ A download link by email, with no account to create

📚 Save with the Sea Shanties Pack Vol.1

This score is 3 pages long.

Drunken Sailor (What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor) is one of the most famous and lively sea shanties from the English-speaking maritime tradition. Sung by sailors since the 19th century to keep rhythm during their work on board, this piece with its relentless beat and instantly recognizable chorus has become a global classic. Revived by the sea shanty wave on TikTok in 2021, it now captivates a new generation of folk and traditional music enthusiasts. Its raw energy and festive character make it an ideal piece for the accordion. This level 4/5 sheet music offers a stimulating technical challenge for advanced accordion players looking to capture the full power of this maritime song.