Song Description
The title "Jacky Tar" comes form an old name for a sailor, probably derived from the black "tarpaulin" hats worn in the late 1800's. Or, the word "jack" is a short jacket with "tar" being the old sailor's practice of waterproofing their clothes with tar.
| Song Length |
2:36 |
Genre |
World - European |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Instrumental |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Content |
Subject |
Ocean, Sea |
| Language |
No Language |
Era |
1800 - 1899 |
Lyrics
none