Description The Shanty Book Lyrics and Music Sea Shanties By Richard Runciman Terry A sea shanty, chantey, or chanty is a type of work song that was once commonly sung to accompany labor on board large merchant sailing vessels.
However, in recent, popular usage, the scope of its definition is sometimes expanded to admit a wider.
The term Shanty most accurately refers to a specific style of work song belonging to this historical repertoire.
Description The Shanty Book Lyrics and Music Sea Shanties By Richard Runciman Terry A sea shanty, chantey, or chanty is a type of work song that was once commonly sung to accompany labor on board large merchant sailing vessels