Daddy Was a Sailor

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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American country-folk-rock band that has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach, California in 1966. The group's membership has had at least a dozen changes over the years, including a period from 1976 to 1981 when the band performed and recorded as The Dirt Band. Constant members since the early times are singer-guitarist Jeff Hanna and drummer Jimmie Fadden. Multi-instrumentalist John McEuen was with the band from 1966 to 1986 and returned during 2001. Keyboardist Bob Carpenter joined the band in 1977. The band is often cited as instrumental to the progression of contemporary country and roots music. more »

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1975

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Daddy was a sailor, join the navy see the world. daddy was a sailor, 
Boy he liked the pretty girls taught me how to dance, taught me that jitter bug groove. 
Taught me how to make romance yea, my daddy taught me how to move. 
Daddy was a lover,he traveled all around the world...

Daddy was a lover, be he loved the pretty girls...
Taught me how to cuss, some folks didn't approve...
Taught me how to fight and fuss, yea, my daddy taught me how to move. 

[Chorus] 
Daddy wasn't always at home that much, but somehow he managed to keep in touch, 
Well he sent me a hula girl post card from Hawaii,
He did,and that was just enough for that six year kid.  

W-e-l-l, I never joined the navy. but you know I've been around the world.
'Cause something that he gave me pleases all the little girls. 
Move a little closer baby, please say yes, no don't say maybe. 
The time is right and it feels good tonight...

I really think we're gonna move...
I really think we're gonna move...
Oooh, oooh, oooh,

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