The Wreck of the Nancy Lee
Song by Arthur Le Clerq
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"The Wreck of the Nancy Lee" (1931) is a comic song, words and music by Arthur Le Clerq. Sheet music published in London in 1932 billed it as "He Played his Ukulele as the Ship Went Down: a comedy foxtrot".[1] It has been recorded by Clinton Ford,[1] Fred And Leslie Gilbert (Comedians), and in March 1932 by Leslie Holmes and by Leslie Sarony.[2]
| "The Wreck of the Nancy Lee" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Released | 1932 |
The chorus is as follows:
- 'All the crew was in despair,
- Some rushed here and others rushed there,
- But the Captain sat in the Captain's chair,
- And he played his ukulele as the ship went down.'
