Music by traditional, lyrics by Jay Sand
©2017 Jay Sand
A French shanty from Flandres about the toils of the French laborer.
Ali Alo, for Marchero, Ali ali alo
He eats the meat and gives us bones
Ali ali ali alo, Ali ali alo
Ali Alo, for Marchero, Ali ali alo
He always takes the biggest piece
Ali ali ali alo, Ali ali alo
Ali Alo, for Marchero, Ali ali alo
He doesn’t share, that isn’t fair!
Ali ali ali alo, Ali ali alo
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