(To the Tune of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" - writer unknown)
Words by Gus Pappalardo
The Shapleighs go back quite a ways now
from sixteen hundred thirty five
The first one was called Alexander,
and his memory, thru us, stays alive.
Chorus:
Shapleighs -- Shapleighs
We cover the land, yes we do, we do
Shapleighs -- Shapleighs
We cover the land, yes we do.*
From Kingswear in England, he traveled
to Kittery and Shapleigh in Maine
A prosperous merchant and trader,
the "Golden Cat" brought him much gain.
*Chorus:
And now his descendants are many
from ocean to ocean we live.
Since on that day in 1909,
we gather, remembrance to give.
*Chorus:
So, here we are, all faithful Shapleighs
enjoying each other, we're sure.
The certain reward's all around us
Our spirit is bound to endure
*Chorus:
