The Plains of Mexico This may have started out as a capstan shanty, but was also used as a windlass shanty. As iron ships with pumps took the place of wooden ships, it was adapted for pump work. As with other shanties, there are many variations of this tune. One of which was called 'Santy Anna'. Some speculate that the tune does not concern the Mexican General Santa Ana, but Sainte Anne, the patron saint of Breton seamen. Music by - Exmouth Shanty Men Lyrics Oh, Santy Anna gained the day Aweigh, Santy Anna Oh, Santy Anna gained the day All on the plains of Mexico Oh, Mexico, Oh Mexico Aweigh, Santy Anna Oh, Mexico, where I must go All on the plains of Mexico Them pretty girls I do adore Aweigh, Santy Anna Their shining eyes and long black hair All on the plains of Mexico Oh, why do them pretty girls love me so? Aweigh, Santy Anna Because I don't tell them all I know All on the plains of Mexico When I was a young man in my prime Aweigh, Santy Anna I danced them pretty girls two at a time All on the plains of Mexico Them Liverpool girls ain't got no comb Aweigh, Santy Anna They comb their hair with a kipper backbone All on the plains of Mexico The old man likes whiskey, the maids like rum Aweigh, Santy Anna The crew likes both but they can't get none All on the plains of Mexico Oh, times is hard and the wage is low Aweigh, Santy Anna It's time for us to roll and go All on the plains of Mexico MAIN MENU / NEXT SONG 
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