Inspired by @shiraglassman ‘s post where she translated Adon Olam into pirate speak and @sarahcakes613 wondered if it could be sung to the tune of Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum.

Well, being very jewish and a huge fan of sea shanties (and very familiar with that shanty) I had to take that challenge! It’s not perfect, but I’m happy with it! I went with the more somber tune to the shanty (it can be sung fast or slow).

Lyrics below the cut (I edited them slightly to fit the song better)

Th’ Lord o’ th’ Universe who reigned

afore anything were bein’ created,

When all were bein’ made by his will

That ornery cuss were bein’ acknowledged as King.

And when all shall end

That ornery cuss still all alone shall reign,

alone shall reign I’ll warrant ye.

That ornery cuss were bein’,

That ornery cuss is,

and That ornery cuss shall

be in glory, and a bottle of rum.

Shall be in glory, and a bottle of rum!

And That ornery cuss is one,

and there’s nay other,

I’ll warrant ye, t’ compare or join

Join That scurvey dog.

Without beginning, without end

and t’ That scurvey dog belongs

dominion and power.

Belongs dominion and power.

And That ornery cuss is me God,

I’ll warrant ye, me living God.

Me living God. And swab the deck!

t’ That scurvey dog I flee

I flee in time o’ grief,

and That ornery cuss is me miracle

miracle and me refuge,

who answers th’ day I shall call.

Pass the grog! T’ That scurvey dog

I commit me spirit, in th’ time o’ sleep

and awakening, even if me spirit leaves,

God is with me, I shall not fear

God is with me, I shall not fear!

Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!