Strike at the Whale (translation of Pique la Baleine)

Canadian folksinger Jesse Ferguson performs an original translation of French sea shanty "Pique la Baleine." Lyrics below. There is also a version of the original French song on this channel.
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Strike at the Whale!
(traditional, translation of Pique la Baleine by Jesse Ferguson, 2021)
V1.
Dm
For to find my lovely girl
Am
Oh, my boys, ouh la, ouh la la!
Dm
For to find my lovely girl
C Am Dm
Oh, my boys, ouh la, ouh la la!
Chorus:
You strike at the whale, now, jolly whalerman!
You strike at the whale while I take helm in hand.
V2.
O'er a thousand seas I set sail, etc.
V3.
From the North Sea to the south seas, etc.
V4.
I found my love when I was drowned, etc.
V5.
In the great depths awaiting me, etc.
V6.
Together there we wept for joy, etc.
V7.
Entwined with her I took my rest, etc.