I've been singing this song live for years.

The song probably has its roots in an old spiritual. Most shanties have their maritime roots tied to facilitate a steady and synchronized pull when holding the line. This one references the wheel of manual bilge pumps rather than a line.

Lyrics:
We'd be alright if the wind was in our sails x3
And we'd all tack on behind

We'll roll the old chariot along x3
And we'll all tack on behind

We'll be alright if we make it around the Horn x3
And we'll all tack on behind

We'll roll the old chariot along x3
And we'll all tack on behind

A night on the town wouldn't do us any harm x3
And we'll all tack on behind

We'll roll the old chariot along x3
And we'll all tack on behind

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