My dad used to sing that song. He said it was a drinking song that the guys sang when he was in the Navy in WWII.
That and "Good Night, Irene". (by Leadbelly (Hubert Ledbetter)).
'"Good Night, Irene" '
thats so great! I say that from time to time to "youngsters" and they don't understand.... too bad for them. Its gotten to be an inside joke I guess.
Found ya! haha