Leave Her Johnny | The Longest Johns | Mass Choir Community Video Project

We originally hoped for 100 submissions for this project... When almost 500 turned up, we had to rethink our plans! It's so amazing to watch this video and see the faces of people still keeping Folk Music and Sea Shanties alive all around the globe! A huge thank you to everyone who took part, and remember to keep singing! Hopefully this video gives you a bit of optimism for the future at the end of such a dreary year.
Back in 2019, we had the idea to sing a song with as many of our fans as we could. When 2020 hit, it seemed like the perfect time to do it! Since we got way more submissions that we expected, we ended up having to delay the video's release until NOW!
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Lyrics
Oh, the times were hard and the wages are low,
(Leave her, Johnny, leave her!)
I guess it's time for us to go,
(And it's time for us to leave her!)
Beware these packet ships, I say!
(Leave her, Johnny, leave her!)
They'll steal your stores and your clothes away
(And it's time for us to leave her!)
{Chorus}
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
Oh leave her, Johnny, leave her
For the voyage is done, and the winds don't blow
and it's time for us to leave her
There's Liverpool Pat in his tarpaulin hat
(Leave her, Johnny, leave her!)
And Yankee John the pocket rat
(And it's time for us to leave her!)
She would not wear and she would not stay
(Leave her, Johnny, leave her!)
She shipped great seas both night and day
(And it's time for us to leave her!)
{Chorus}
It's rotten beef and weevil-y bread,
(Leave her, Johnny, leave her!)
It was pump or drown the old man said,
(And it's time for us to leave her!)
The sails all furled, our work is done,
(Leave her, Johnny, leave her!)
and now ashore we'll take our run
(And it's time for us to leave her!)
{Chorus til Finish}
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[@natoartiljerija1441]

This accomplished what all those celebrities failed to do during the pandemic.

[@sanskaripatrick7191]

"I was sad that I'm poor but then multi million dollar celebs recording on an iPhone 12 in their 5000 sq foot mansion told me that money doesn't matter and now I'm happy" ~ nobody ever To those who don't get it, it's a reference to the celebs singing that john lennon song, not this video

[@SeeASquaRE]

Damn, right.

[@Robloxchat123]

@@sanskaripatrick7191 500 sqfeet is.. tiny, smaller than a NYC apartment lmao

[@sanskaripatrick7191]

@@Robloxchat123 typo error i meant 5000. Fixed it

[@timcarbone007]

Balls! People singing to a song they like to hopefully put a smile on someone's face. What a terrible crime

[@yanderegirl0666]

I love how the internet was just "sea shanty time" and everyone agrees.

[@enderslayer2024]

Yes because they make people happier in these hard times... I believe that's why shanties were made in the first place.

[@davidhunt6508]

Check out Home Free's sea shanty they just put out.

[@nala6647]

Yeah, it's awesome :D

[@blacklegbeastro5295]

@@enderslayer2024 this one makes me cry every time. Its just amazing.

[@LeChickenSan]

@@enderslayer2024 pretty much, if you consider how sailors used to spend months, sometimes even years on a boat, away from their families, in harsh conditions, without seeing land either for most of that time, they have to keep up morale somehow

[@1nOnlyTeaAddict]

This aged like a mega pint of fine wine

[@Satria-lv8qk]

W

[@KaitlynBurtonISaGOD]

The true mega pint 😖

[@rapj.r.6133]

Aged like a jar of dirt

[@rook9714]

it's about quitting your shitty job lol

[@SnappySnapfire]

@@rapj.r.6133 Your a Dumpster Fire of a Rapper. A joke. What are them beats and bars? This so much better then you will ever be. LMAO Get real kid

[@Kingcole6]

"In a world without gold, we might've been heroes." -Edward "Blackbeard" Teach.

[@AdrianFoxcroftMuller]

True

[@lonewolfgaming657]

i didnt like that he died

[@kingofthings7929]

He drinks damnation

[@jamesk8075]

Imagine a guy named Johnny watching this and he’s been contemplating a divorce for a while now.

[@akocbibbo]

@Student HannahBeatrix Valladolid amen

[@tomzack4014]

I would think this song hits home for anyone contemplating divorce lmao

[@MatthewCJoy]

"Her" is a boat though, funny meme though.

[@Ltulrich]

Right here except she beat me to the punch

[@adeadminecraftchannel9439]

@@MatthewCJoy COUGH ship COUGH

[@SaltEZ827]

Dude had a ship wheel in his bedroom legendary

[@SAFIS448]

Yes

[@christofferthorsson7657]

What a legend

[@bataton7733]

You never know when a sea shanty is gonna break. Gotta be ready

[@scrimbles2973]

time stamp please lol

[@fafufafu5784]

@@scrimbles2973 1:35

[@J_B1987]

" Edward… your constant friendship has been my most treasured find on these seas. Well above gold and silver and rum, I prize the courage you have inspired in me this year. Thank you, sir! A fair good morrow to you! " - Stede Bonnet

[@DuncanDisordely]

“In an age without gold, we might have been heroes” Edward Teach

[@DomRumak]

@@DuncanDisordely”I’m a world without gold we might’ve been hero’s!” Edward. Corrected.

[@DuncanDisordely]

@@DomRumak Heroes. Edward Remarked.

[@DomRumak]

@@DuncanDisordely didn’t see that. Thanks Lad. 🏴‍☠️

[@DuncanDisordely]

@@DomRumak No worries, only said it because remarked was a bad a pun for correction/something that was said. Love AC Black Flag so much, only game i never used fast travel.

[@ndlsjk]

I start crying at the first "and it's time for us to leave her." Every time something major in my life changes I get this song stuck in my head for a week or 2. Kicks me in nuts. Love this.

[@thelongestjohns]

❤️

[@ryanm.191]

i dont know what the worlds sudden obsession is with sea shanties but damn can i get behind it

[@cloverazar5315]

Think about it! Sea shanties were sung by sailors isolated from their kin for months at a time, in the middle of a dangerous environment, who still had to find a beat and grit their teeth and get the job done just the same. So honestly, they’re sort of perfect for the present lol

[@sergio.h1985]

2021 is looking amazing so far with sea shanties!!

[@batteriesnotrequiredtoysth7271]

My son is fond of playing them while him and I make Lefse... just a nice rhythmic background for the rolling and flipping

[@Aloha1041]

I’ve been listening to sea shanties for years and people that don’t like them called me names and now since it’s a trend they like it, stupid fuckin internet

[@jaxsonratliff9356]

For real tho. I’ve been jammin this shit for ever and now everyone is enjoying them and it’s the best!

[@youwereexpectingadecentpro6582]

Realizing that "her" is a ship that johnny and his crew is sailing on and that their adventure is ending with no choice to leave her (The ship) to move on with their lives is legit even sadder

[@youwereexpectingadecentpro6582]

As I who got fond of Black flag, this really hit me hard

[@IdleWorker]

Everybody loves a good ol boat. Like dogs, seeing one suffer or die brings nothing but pain to our hearts.

[@Hans140]

Couldn't agree more

[@meanne3201]

And after he left the ship he found out that his wife is dead...

[@sumplais]

Bad food, an unweatherly ship, water pouring in, bad pay and too many hours at the pump...its time.

[@thefinalfrontear]

oh my god i’m deaf and i just noticed the ones signing. i’m going to start crying now

[@phoenixspirit9530]

I'm not deaf but it touched my heart too. ♥️

[@aqswd6825]

why were you watching a music video while deaf?

[@Drakainas._.heart._.]

​@@aqswd6825They could be partially deaf, which would allow them to hear a bit, but it's still considered being deaf. They could have a cochlear implant which is a device that can allow them to hear. They can still see, so they could have captions on and still enjoy the song. A few of my friends are deaf and one of the coolest things I've seen is they hooked up a subwoofer so they could play music and feel the vibrations from the beat as they watch music videos.

[@bowserjrrules8162]

"Partially deaf" is usually referred to as "hard of hearing"

[@Drakainas._.heart._.]

@@bowserjrrules8162 I know it can also depend on how severe the hearing loss is, or how they choose to refer to it themselves. That's the only reason I included it; but yes, I understand it's usually referred to as "hard of hearing".

[@memethanYT]

In all seriousness, this is one of the more beautiful things to have come out of lockdown. Weirdly nostalgic of that era.

[@Demacia365]

I watched the video, I felt there is harmony still exists in the society. They and we shared many negative emotions such as exhaustion and sadness through this video.

[@NateSchulte]

This is a video that I hope will always remind us of despite everything that happened from 2020-2022, we still managed to keep our spirits up, even if for a moment

[@Bruhtatochip742]

Now I kind of am too, the sea shanty obsession/meme isn't as potent as it was just 2 years ago. This is a good note to leave the pandemic on.

[@d4cndev]

Johnny: "So whats for dinner?" "Liver, Johnny, Liver"

[@mouseeater2787]

Nice

[@rostermaan1321]

made my day :D very good

[@samuelhunter4631]

😂😂😂😂

[@masterjedi343]

I laughed more than I should have at this.

[@Maxili1001]

Had me Dying :D :D :D

[@snowdroppax2726]

I just realized after 3 years of listening to this song that "her" isn't a person but the ship that Johnny sails on.

[@cornheadahh]

For some reason that makes the song even more sad to me

[@solidunicrn6549]

Its actually common for thus to happen in shanties. Such as cuckoo nest by the jolly rogers.

[@billychops1280]

Bro it should not have taken you this long lol but it’s all good

[@tuttuti123]

@@billychops1280 ig not a lot of people realizes that ships are usually referred with female pronouns

[@moudcruz2112]

Now. Me too

[@stonerbland7621]

This is why I love shanties so much You have a shanty man singing actual lyrics, but the chorus is easy to remember and repeats a lot, and you can get so many voices involved in the true majority of the song

[@stonerbland7621]

The big harmonic chorus literally only says "leave her Johnny leave her/for the voyage is done and the winds don't blow/and it's time for us to leave her" over and over again, but it's still beautiful idgaf

[@stonerbland7621]

I've also heard so many different lyrics to this song, whatever will fit really, but the chorus is always the same, so it's always adaptable Same with drunken sailor

[@aaronbazis4419]

Man if we had anything we'd want to showcase for the whole of humanity this might be it.

[@The.marauders]

Yeah

[@brillstrat1738]

The audio engineer for this deserves a friggin medal

[@Denley1526]

JD & his wife both deserve one.

[@nickc7400]

And to think they'll be doing it all again soon.

[@dihydrogenmonoxide7600]

@@nickc7400 they're doing one for wellerman

[@nickc7400]

@@dihydrogenmonoxide7600 oh don't you worry, I already submitted my recording! I was just trying to get an idea of how long the Wellerman community video might take

[@TokenTombstone]

@@nickc7400 you go boy!

[@MaxsonAtTheFort]

Captain Edward: “Sing me a shanty!” Everyone: (Inhales)

[@TheIllustriouBlueJay]

*Captain Kenway.

[@MaxsonAtTheFort]

@@TheIllustriouBlueJay *Edward Kenway

[@TheIllustriouBlueJay]

@@MaxsonAtTheFort the proper way of addressing a captain is Captain then family/surname A.K.A. last name. Thus, Captain Kenway.

[@MaxsonAtTheFort]

@@TheIllustriouBlueJay I know, but just wanted to address him as Edward.

[@MaxsonAtTheFort]

@@TheIllustriouBlueJay Just make your own comment and thread if you want to fix it, I personally like calling him by his first name instead of his surname.

[@stopboi3212]

Let's appreciate the dude who brought his cat, the ppl doing asl, and the multiple ppl dressed as either Jack Sparrow or as a pirate Edit : cat at 2:33

[@Lizardsareprettycool]

Absolute legend

[@LioTangg]

Just realised he's one of the Pony Pisador

[@awesomehawkins]

It looked like other sign languages than just asl to me which is even better!! (Or at least people signing differently I guess, idk)

[@cardengixoth6878]

I see you missed the man armed with a sword.

[@awesomehawkins]

@@cardengixoth6878 where is he?

[@Nathantodd2012]

When humans are not busy fighting over the things or the world, we are capable of such great beauty.

[@jasonl5572]

My brother they are simply singing

[@DreamyAileen]

@@jasonl5572 and it's fuckin beautiful

[@jasonl5572]

@@DreamyAileen it really is. Still has nothing to do with what original dude said tho

[@spregged7231]

@@jasonl5572it absolutely does. Think about how many different people here are singing in harmony together. How many different faiths, races, cultures, language backgrounds. It’s beautiful.

[@jasonl5572]

@@spregged7231 again, yes it is beautiful but you’re insinuating that if you have a difference in religion then you are unable to have common interests elsewhere. It’s just a slightly pointy thing to point out

[@Tangent_Pixel]

When the entire friend group decides to have an intervention about Johnny's abusive girlfriend...

[@holytromboney]

damn Johnny is popular

[@AJ-ev2vk]

seems it was too late for johnny depp

[@vibecountry]

Dang I wonder what the ship did

[@samcaruso8529]

You mean amber?

[@SilverCinder1]

Why would Johnny date a ship?

[@billelkactuz1303]

Who else had chills throughout the entirety of the song?

[@opey2dope]

Guilty.

[@michaelgrubber1135]

Absolutely, it's beautiful sendoff to a horrible year. Stay safe, friends. Love and song.

[@Andrew-kx6mt]

I know I did!

[@spiritedconjurer]

I did. This is absolutely amazing.

[@katjaderoo4892]

Same

[@renangelo419]

I went on a cruise a long time ago as a kid during the middle of the school year, so there were only about 7 teens in total on a cruise full of people. We all became really fast friends despite our different backgrounds. We got up to all sorts of trouble in the 7 days the cruise went for, so much that the staff would just smile and shake their heads and let us do whatever it was we were scheming. There was one kid who took a ukelele with him everywhere and oftentimes we'd all sing sea shanties together since some of the kids were really into assassins creed. This was one of the main songs we sung and I always remember how hard it hit us singing it on the last day of the cruise when we knew we'd probably never see each other again. To this day I dont think ill ever have such a great group of friends and its bittersweet remembering the time spent on the boat. But at the end of the day it was time for us to leave her and go our separate ways. Very awesome project. I loved seeing how diverse the singers were from all ages and different walks of life. It reminded me a lot of my old friends and brought back fond memories, thank you ♥

[@Mad_ADVENTURESFORLIFE]

That’s so sad 😞 I’m glad we can exchange numbers nowadays

[@ValiduzZ]

Just had the biggest breakup of my life. Shit is hard and then YT recommends this song out of nowhere. I know they're singing about a darn boat. But my name is Johan(Scandinavian/German version of John/Johnny) and this is making me cry my eyes out. :D Beautiful. Extremely well done both by the singers and the editor!

[@gandalf_thegrey]

Hope you feel better bro. The pains still there, but yet you rise.

[@pieterbassie85]

I got divorced a year ago. And sometimes shit is hard. But it always gets better. Stay strong friend.

[@mememachine3963]

You dropped this 👑

[@Kifflington]

Hope you're doing well now, Johan.

[@ValiduzZ]

What timing. Signing the loan-papers for the appartment tomorrow. Shit is rough but we keep on trucking. Still got my cat.

[@thedripof9439]

The internet is a bad place. *The internet*

[@MazeLaw94]

😂👍

[@sargentleebeemcdonalds1727]

Now including Sea Shanties

[@jelfishery]

Welcome to the Internet! Now featuring a number of sea shanties across this world!

[@_hunter_hunter1048]

only if you're a Jhonny looking for relationship advice

[@georgeweberv6264]

Let’s be fair, there are some pretty terrible parts of the internet.

[@wendysworker]

You: **Gets a toxic girlfriend** The boys:

[@kycool8684]

Funny meme, but it is about leaving the ship, and thus the crew. Leaving behind the memories and friends, to be with your family, and next tour being with a new crew under a new captain, just to sing this again on your way home.

[@UlasSar]

@@kycool8684 Congrats dude. way to try and kill the joke

[@thewarden1398]

@@kycool8684 way to drag the joke onto the middle of the floor and beat it to death with a claw hammer.

[@huehue7106]

me: **see's funny joke** **some random dude ruins it** me: This joke is ruined and I shall take my leave.

[@rickroll9086]

@@kycool8684 nah, it’s not even a funny meme.

[@jqwashere7664]

When the series One Piece is finally done, I’m gonna listen to this and cry the whole day away….

[@mugenokami2201]

What bout bink’s sake?

[@jqwashere7664]

@@mugenokami2201 oh Bink’s Sake is a definite, but this song is going to hit because my name is Jonathan, and people usually call me Johnny, plus, once OP is over, it’s gonna feel like all of us as fans of that series are disbanding our crew. It’s still hard to imagine that there’ll be a time when we’ll have nothing new to talk about when it comes to One Piece… no theories, no reaction vids, and no more Luffy. I’m lowkey depressed just thinking about it🥲

[@Wilditellya1]

I lost my Uncle John unexpectedly 17 years ago this September. Every year for his birthday, death anniversary, and other important days, I play one of the many versions of this song. I thought I had heard them all. This one is the BEST, and it’s not even close. ❤️

[@benchwarmer_2638]

Be right back, Assassin’s creed 4 Black Flag is calling my name

[@baileywitherow]

Same here man o7

[@michealtasciotti7879]

Right behind you guys 😂

[@grandshogunrobo927]

Aye!

[@baileywitherow]

@@grandshogunrobo927 SEE YOU ON THE SEAS

[@somerandombeach8966]

May we meet on the great seas

[@philipjohnson3942]

Whether you're a guy, girl, old, young, etc. When you sing shanties, you're a lad.

[@SubaruPieter]

Aye!

[@crystallized_crow]

Thank you for pointing out girls can sing sea shanties too. Like bitch, I’m a siren-

[@burwolf5746]

@@crystallized_crow HAHAHHAHAHA. SAMEEE

[@AndoniZaldumbide]

🦜Aye, Cap'n!!!🏴‍☠️

[@douglasparkinson4123]

agreeable

[@MoxieLaBouche]

Two years on and it's still hauntingly beautiful. I'm not crying, you were crying.

[@TheWeirdWritter]

Imagine being a time traveler from the 20th century and seeing all these people sing the song that you used to sing would be amazing.

[@dukez8618]

-So, tell me again what alcohol is bad for -Liver Johnny, liver

[@sakerinatree5338]

This. Pains. Me.

[@connormcguire5688]

I can't remember what the word for a switch is. "Lever, Johnny, lever"

[@yaboi9484]

What animal is King Julian again? "Lemur Johnny, Lemur"

[@user-ro1co4lm4j]

@@yaboi9484 i hate how i read this and heard "it's time for us to lemur"

[@ferociousfeind8538]

How do you power Redstone circuits? Lever, Johnny, lever.

[@amy4471]

People who dressed up, old people, teenagers, sign language singers, couples, a guy holDING UP HIS CAT AND VIBIN Absolutely amazing 1000000/10 :v would recommend for anyone

[@lukasbeck4421]

The ones who dressed up seem to be fans of Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag. A video game where you play a pirate and spend much time on your ship sailing across the sea. The crew on the ship is singing songs and "Leave her Johnny" is one of them

[@amy4471]

@@lukasbeck4421 pretty damn cool :>

[@lukasbeck4421]

@@amy4471 yes it is

[@RayneLeFey]

@@lukasbeck4421 Some of them I'm sure are part of the ren fair crowd. I've seen many of those types there.

[@Qu33nOfN3rds]

I loved the ASL ones as im learning rn

[@huntercool2232]

I love how everyone is doing something completely different in each frame. One dude was literally on the top of a mountain singing! 💀💀

[@Igneelimmortal]

This shows more community and togetherness than any compilation of million dollar celebrities singing some John Lennon song

[@taxevasion4870]

Agreed

[@micheljohnson-figueredo8627]

10000%

[@ShuTheIdiot]

Yeah

[@dmitrishostakovich9559]

It's probably because of the egalitarian nature of this piece. A thousand people banding together to sing a sea shanty, representing the morale boost we desperately need in this time, is definitely better than some day show hosts I don't know singing Imagine.

[@Feisty123]

In fairness the John Lennon song in question gives a better message for togetherness. Having the community do it makes it a lot more special though

[@eunicebrimble6798]

When the end credits of your life are playing...

[@fellowgamers5417]

Damn I felt tht😢

[@maximumgravity]

I had the same thoughts

[@Hans140]

I want this to be played at my funeral

[@rat-in-the-void]

Underrated comment

[@thomaslinneman4747]

Same

[@EroticMammoth]

What a time to be recommended this

[@Hu3aiii]

If I were Johnny and I heard this, I would leave her

[@ItsBen95]

I am not dissapointed to find this i love this

[@eleazarp.4808]

Same

[@IrinaRoseStradlin]

I was watching a video of you before enter this video

[@onezerosevensix]

reddit channels are weeping out the woodworks. what contribution do you make to the posts

[@sadpotato6330]

Yo its amazing af

[@kingarchon8538]

I'm disappointed

[@fullmetalpsyche7755]

In a world without gold, we might have been heroes. - Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach

[@moonshatter785]

Fameous last words litterly Rest easy thatch for your legacy lives on in the hearts of everyone in the comment section 😢7

[@knaughta.masso-kist5944]

@Kordon C. Wtf? Why? He was a murderer and a thief.

[@knaughta.masso-kist5944]

@Kordon C. I see now that you're joking lol

[@matheussanthiago9685]

@Kordon C. the absence of pirates is causing global warming

[@knaughta.masso-kist5944]

@Kordon C. My eyes have been opened. How could I have been so blind?

[@benester4225]

Thank you so much for this!! I’m using this in my dnd campaign for a very quiet sad moment. My players failed to save a group of “pirates” in time during their huge quest and they’re sitting in the main ale house in the thief city by the sea and a brother of one of those who died is the one who begins to sing. The entire bar sings in unison somberly to remember the sailors. I intend on making my players tear up lol

[@JapetoYT]

Now THATS good DM-ing. Thats simply genius. How did they take it?

[@benester4225]

@@JapetoYT I try lol. They actually got really upset which was intended but what I didn’t think would happen was that they became super bloodthirsty. The reason the group of npc’s died is bc they were attacked at sea by an enemy type we made up called Hobgoblins. They are really dangerous in large numbers. One of my players stood up after the song and asked the ale house who would go with them to Twilight Island where the hobgoblins make base and wipe them out. So I basically had to make a dungeon on the fly, but thankfully I still had some unused ship combat maps and some puzzle rooms for once they were on land

[@benester4225]

And I should say our Hobgoblins are not the same as the ones in the monster manual or online. We created them to be a bit more grotesque and dangerous

[@JapetoYT]

@@benester4225 Oh wow, that is unexpected. However, at least they took their revenge lol

[@vonskyme9133]

​@@benester4225now have them go to rid a remote village of their problem with a Drake. Make sure you only ever call it by that name until they hear it for the first time, then put on Moby Duck.

[@Temporal_Phoenix]

This kind of Unity is the 1 thing that most Governments and frankly anyone in Power, will Never, EVER understand, As long as we still Breathe , we will sing, As long as we still have strong hearts, we will sing, As long as we still have Hope, we will sing, As long as we still have a sense of Unity, WE WILL SING, We are One Heart, One Nation, One Song! 😊❤🌎✊️🫶🙏🫂

[@chrisko-pelago8753]

I can't blame the editor for giving the guy with the cat the widest frame lol

[@crhu319]

That panther was thrilled, THRILLED to be involved.

[@dinosaurwithcake1256]

All shall bow before the king...

[@kellyhutchison3064]

Where?

[@sean-macguire69]

@@kellyhutchison3064 2:31

[@bruhmeowstic1591]

W I D E

[@InchonDM]

As a church choir boy for years, I can attest--the power of a chorus is that it doesn't matter how YOU might feel about your singing ability. People aren't going to hear you. They're going to hear ALL of you. The choir holds each other up. And when you get that harmony, that just-so timed power of hundreds of voices singing in unison, there is nothing else humanity has ever invented that sounds as powerful.

[@thethirdsicily4802]

This is true, when my chore gets something right I just get pumped because I can hear just how great we did, it's beautiful.

[@Jake-yy5zp]

theres nothing better than a group of lads who can give power to words through song

[@spartan1891]

Being in very small choirs, I never felt that. However, this was amazing and I was fine with waiting.

[@Fyrebrand18]

I don’t know, man. But I think a nuclear blast is gonna drown out your choir.

[@thethirdsicily4802]

@@Fyrebrand18 you'd be surprised

[@m0llux]

I just got recommended this video and read through some comments. I was like: "Why are all those people talking about how this song aged well? And they sound sarcastic?" I couldn't figure it out.... And then it hit me. Yes, this refers to the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial. Good one, folks. Good one.

[@vioooarora]

um. this is a sea shanty which refers to a sailor not wanting to leave his ship. it just coincidentally also can be a reference to the jd-ah case

[@tomatoesonstrings]

Revisiting this after Johnny won. My heart is so happy 💜

[@Grimdock]

🤣😭🤣😭😭😭

[@Stayville_Clown]

I was confused but then I understood that it’s really about Johnny Depp. I’m really happy for him. Now I just want him to get his roles back.

[@michaelmacmahon9350]

@@Stayville_Clown it's not about Johnny Depp.

[@bloodninja2517]

​@@michaelmacmahon9350 then who

[@michaelmacmahon9350]

@@bloodninja2517 sorry, I should have been clearer. Lots of people thought it was about Johnny Depp, because of the coincidence of the song's title and his name (and wasn't the song used in a movie?). But it's a traditional sea-shanty from many years ago (100+ years maybe). I'm no sailor, but I'm told that among nautical people, boats and ships are referred to as 'she / her'. So 'Leave Her' means let's leave the ship.

[@Water_Me_Loan_64_YT]

Hats off to the kind lady singing in sign language. 🤟

[@VictorReznov1]

I think that's a dude

[@VictorReznov1]

Oh

[@loggingfire1]

Hands down, they were totally op

[@tsb_shadow_ronin1152]

Theres 3 girls doing sign language

[@green_frogball1015]

There’s a few

[@SomeBarrels]

Johnny: "What's that handle-like thing that you can pull up and down?" *'Lever, Johnny, Lever'*

[@blatherskitestudios2278]

This must be so confusing for bitches who pronounce it leh-ver It’s me, I’m bitches

[@jdniemand]

"Oh God, the trolley is hurtling towards those five people! I can save them, but only if I throw this switch and kill this other person! What should I do?!" "Lever, Johnny, lever!"

[@selenagamya1612]

I sang this in the song's tune. It checks out.

[@kyleguajardo]

@@jdniemand Drift it Johnny, drift it! Leave no survivors!

[@sapisjan]

Lol this made me remember that there is a Bollywood comedian named Johnny Lever!

[@katrinahawkins4601]

As a sailor myself and someone who holds the sea in high regard, I have heard many a rendition of this song by professionals. Yet nothing came close to the sound of this by a ships crew. I first saw this video in my feed when they made it and was worried it would be mistreated by people looking for 5 minutes of fame. I can safely say, after listening to it now, well over 100 times in the last two years, not only was the shanty treated with the grace and respect it deserves. But I have never felt so close to the sea when at my home upon land as I do listening to this beautiful rendition of "Leave Her Johnny." And the emotions here feel so much like the parting of a crew. Even after so long. Well done to everyone involved, and thank you specifically to the "Longest Johns" one lead shanty man is all this shanty needs. Thank you all for such a fantastic and beautiful tribute to this song and sailors all over.

[@Cwcompanion]

Very well said

[@trajan74]

The Borg: "Resistance is Futile." Humanity: "Leave her, Johnny."

[@EmotionalSupportBees]

It'd be so cool to hear "Here's a Health to the Company" done like this! Maybe next time?

[@cloud_sauce]

Ooh, yes, that'd be a great song for this. But it might be a while until they try to do it again since it takes soo long to edit everything together. And I imagine they would only get more submissions if they do it a second time. Still I'd love for more community videos like this :D

[@alfredjennings5443]

Yes, yes and yes to this suggestion

[@Phryxil]

Aye!

[@EFJoKeR]

I was thinking the same thought...

[@thomaslucey9906]

Yes please

[@novemberoscar98]

Imagine being on the deck, sea in all directions, an ocean breeze, and singing with the crew on your next voyage.

[@StubbeA]

This one was usually sung as the voyage was ending and the crew was doing their final tasks, actually. I think that's even more evocative, saying goodbye to the voyage filled with toil and comradery

[@rowdyparnell]

If you start singing during a sea and anchor detail, you while be made fun of.

[@novemberoscar98]

@@rowdyparnell idagf. I'd be enjoying myself

[@novemberoscar98]

@@StubbeA either way.

[@novemberoscar98]

More or less singing any shanty

[@phantomski1]

Aged like a mega pint of wine with the depp-heard court trial

[@thatblanabsguy5454]

I just found this song, and it reminds me of an abusive ex that I just wouldnt leave because “I didnt have anyone else” and then a friend of mine explained to me what was happening. I gave the whole story, and he told me to leave. I took the abuse and the pain because it was my first relationship, but in the end, im glad I left her, as hard as it was. This song is about the end of a journey. It’s beautiful.

[@Equitine]

Missing a ship I never sailed on and a crew I never knew.

[@fishnujish1511]

Trust me, you knew them. It was in your blood

[@ITriggerWokeSJWS]

The crew I miss.. oh how many British we sank to this tune

[@darthhail4158]

aye, but this is our ship and our crew now. We carry on the tradition, just as our ancestors did.

[@gayidk9006]

@@fishnujish1511 that was the most comforting thing ive ever heard

[@ChordsVC]

same

[@JoshuaAndres]

I was playing sea of thieves with my friends when we started singing this, and we heard more people singing with us. Off to our right was another galleon, we spent 3 hours just singing

[@fawn4348]

THIS is what the internet is for.

[@svan4748]

Wish I could find people like that, always wanted to sing with other people in games :’(

[@itouchkids1]

Must be fun

[@arctictiger8690]

I wish I could sing

[@cluejpg]

did anyone record? i'd love to watch it

[@Melody-wm6ws]

This the shit we need right about now. Just a shit load of people coming together, forgetting the troubles of the world, and just being happy together.

[@ninjaassassin27]

Wow, the trial really did make waves.

[@TheEnigmaticSloth]

As a mostly deaf person an honest and true thank you to the person signing

[@SpeedyWheelzOfficial]

There were several of us! (Myself included) - You're welcome!

[@TheEnigmaticSloth]

@@SpeedyWheelzOfficial yes thank you for pointing that out, I only noticed that after a rewatch and completely forgot about editing this comment 🙂

[@Jeditb]

@@Nessixify there are different sign languages for different dialects basically

[@keelanmorningstar7800]

I’m curious, which language do you speak? I’m currently studying American Sign Language but I’ve also heard of BSL and Aslan. I’m having a little trouble identifying which languages were used in the video.

[@CP-ll6qg]

@@Nessixify there are different sign languages, but none of them translate directly word-for-word into spoken language very well--the grammar and structure is very different. So, especially for music and poetry, people aren't looking up each individual word and replacing it with a synonymous sign, but rather finding an interpretation they feel captures the spirit and meaning of the original, also taking into account rhythm and musicality. So naturally, you get a lot of different versions!

[@theoreoman4597]

The editor who saw 400+ people submit: *I need a raise.*

[@justfishy6417]

@@karinailse9167 65. Fucking. Hundred.

[@rigskitomoto6287]

Ikr

[@theoreoman4597]

@@rigskitomoto6287 Nice pfp.

[@scrimbles2973]

The Wellerman one is out now- 0_0

[@sk8boredd]

They will give you 1M bucks

[@Spelter]

Its 3 years later, we still remember this hard times but we still have such great projects to remind us

[@SehnsuchtYT]

This year my uncle died suddenly. He was a great lover of sea shanties and songs about the sea, and sung in a group. Some of his own songs were played at the funeral. I'm so glad he got to see a resurgence of sea shanties, and the younger generations taking an interest, before he died.

[@chris---]

If only someone sung this to Johnny Depp before it was too late

[@ThickThighLover69]

Fr tho

[@henrikskoienschool]

Thanks for the laugh, bro :)

[@adsfornothing3146]

Yeah

[@ConnerVain]

😂😂😂

[@RealAnt86]

LMAOO

[@hariharang1904]

The video even had clips of people "singing" in sign language Truly said, music brings people together

[@maddog7881]

My favorite part was the different variations of sign language.

[@svan4748]

I don’t understand why they would do that, it just looks funny with sign language

[@patheddles4004]

I wonder how many different sign languages are represented in this video. I don't speak any myself, but I can tell you that there are lots of different sign languages in the world.

[@apossiblyhereticalalphaleg3595]

@@svan4748 Who knows when Deaf people might listen to this song, it's good to have a way for them to also be able to listen to such a masterpiece, even if it's less impressive for them as it is for us

[@svan4748]

@@apossiblyhereticalalphaleg3595 yes I thought about that possibility, but then I realized the translators aren’t even on screen all the time, so maybe it doesn’t matter I guess

[@randomyaro2668]

This makes me want to drink a Mega Pint of wine

[@tuahalif]

Cheers mate! ✌️😁

[@bellhugo7852]

Well this aged very well

[@shrake5385]

the pirate costumes, the pirate flag, the hand sings, the cats, the notebook, the backgrounds, the helm, the nod, the running cow, the banjo/guitar, the swords, and most of all the unity. This is more than a choir or a fan event. This is something special.

[@storytsunami]

I like your comment in particular. Well done :).

[@TheSoundOfDistantThunder]

This is family.

[@johnbastion747]

You forgot the wizard

[@jdubya7139]

Every time I watch I notice something new.

[@stargirl7646]

I loved all of it! It also made me miss Ren Fests with a great passion haha

[@daniyalniazi1771]

from age 16 to 60 From perfect hearing to deaf From Americans to Asians From slim to overweight From indoors to the out From Single to the Married From singers to musicians From the rich to poor From Religious to Atheist From Shaved to beards "we all are the same" A message we all needed to hear

[@HybridHenderson]

This is beautiful...

[@jakobw.9920]

true

[@lacciful]

well we aint the same

[@grapeape4589]

@@lacciful maybe we aint the same but in our core were all human beings

[@familyk7660]

A person is a person, even how tall or small. - Dr. Seuss

[@humorlessclown]

2:59: No, thank you. Reminding me when the only thing pulling me thru covid was whiskey and chicken wings that there was also long forgotten sea shanties. Damn if in 2023 I don’t already see us forgetting… but I love this comeback all the same.

[@BadAssRedneck65]

Seeing the people using ASL is enough to bring a grown man to cry :')

[@amykosa1640]

My Grandpa passed away today. His name translates to John. This song brought me a lot of solace in the past few weeks, so if any of the content creators read this comment, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@amykosa1640]

@gaelan white Thank you so much, I wish the same for you!

[@sizenplace4554]

Sorry man

[@emilyrose3652]

My condolences.

[@TokenTombstone]

LEAVE HER :( peace bro

[@noonelikespokimane8924]

L

[@Mikaz24]

All these people singing in sign language are absolute legends.

[@MrGobracht]

I'd love to see a reedit with at least one of those awesome folks on screen throughout. As it was, it was a heart-warming sight.

[@DeadAndAliveCat]

Why?

[@Rocketsong]

At the OVFF convention, they have a wonderful signer (Judi) for all the concerts. There is video of her signing while Michael Loncor sings "If I could be a flying monkey" that I swear is one of the best things on KZbin.

[@Rearendoftrain]

I thought they were sending out mad piratey gang signs

[@NateSchulte]

I was scrolling through the comments hoping to find one that talked about the ones who sung in sign language. I'm so glad I did

[@adamd6019]

Rest In Peace Grandad❤️.

[@internetkurator9256]

Thats my world. I do not care if its hip or not. Those are my brethren and sisters.

[@rytlocknroll]

When they sing "her" they aren’t referring to a woman, as much as they are referring to a ship. Makes this song all the more wholesome.

[@heroicsplendid]

The fact that this is the last song I heard in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag before I stopped playing the game, really hits me so hard right now.

[@thecryptidGrey]

I just started playing Black Flag for the first time- I think I’m about a quarter of a way through- and I’m low key dreading finishing because I’m enjoying it so much. The shanties make it nostalgic for experiences I’ve never had- I can’t wait to come across this one. Pretty powerful stuff.

[@D3emonic]

@@thecryptidGrey Oh boy,, you're in for the treat. Do let me know what you think about the end.

[@thecryptidGrey]

@@D3emonic I’m enjoying it incredibly so far, if you say I’m in for a treat, I can’t wait! And I’ll do my best to remember- I’ll certainly be returning to this video, so I should. Have a good day!

[@absolutecrapfilmstudios6783]

I still remember the last time I embarked for the high seas...😢

[@dirrt5011]

especially because the song is about a man having to leave behind a ship he sailed on for a long time for good

[@southpawfrenzy]

I think if Johnny doesn't get the message now, he never will!

[@russainhockeypuckman7376]

Johnny can’t leave the thotty

[@socks72]

Never heard someone call a boat a thot before but I’m here for it

[@gabemartinez2558]

@@socks72 The thotty is a new type of boat that when it sinks it tries to pull you and your treasure down with it. Johnny's thotty was the Amber Herd

[@user-Nerd72ekd82kw]

​@@russainhockeypuckman7376*Ship

[@RoiBazar]

OMG! I'm in tears! This is so beautiful ! There's still beauty in this world!🥹❤️

[@mikaelafox6106]

This found its way into my feed somehow. I think the KZbin algorithm is confused by the Johnny Depp trial stuff I’ve been watching. I’m not disappointed. Thanks, YT algorithm.

[@sarmadhabibkhan3036]

Same lmao. I have no regrets

[@Cell287]

No regrets, kinda lines up with what happened with him

[@handeecapt647]

before covid my job was to take kids onto a tallship in sf and pretend it was 1906. we would pretend train them up to be sailors to bring timber back from Oregon to rebuild the city after the fires. they'd sleep on the boat for a night and leave in the morning. after every crew we'd sing leave her johnny and the kids and the actors would cry. this was a really nice thing to listen to. I miss that job more than anything

[@papascorch6869]

Man there seems like the perfect job

[@kotori87gaming89]

I remember doing exactly this aboard the CA Thayer when I was in fifth grade. One of the cooks accidentally swapped salt for sugar in the cookies, and I fell asleep on the night watch while staring at the Ghiradelli chocolate factory sign. The experience has had a huge impact on my life. Nowadays I try to go to their monthly shanty-singing nights whenever I'm in the area. So sorry I couldn't go to any this year...

[@TheRocksEyebrow20]

This is heart-warmingly beautiful and sad now. I hope the world changes for the better soon for all our sakes.

[@handeecapt647]

@@kotori87gaming89 That's exactly where I'm at! The overnights are on Balclutha now. Also I go to the shanty sings every month as well! Hopefully we'll all be able to sing again soon

[@stargirl7646]

Oh gosh I want to do this so bad

[@Steiveplays]

This is what a crew is. THIS shit is what being a human is about. There is power in the united voice, and that power can sink ships and rock mountains.

[@yassinghareeb5761]

couldn’t agree more. the voices sre powerfull aligned.

[@Justforvisit]

And mankid united can reach far beyond the stars. If we just WOULD unite.

[@coryhooper8895]

not to mention crumbling city walls, should stories be believed.

[@ultidragonlord887]

Especially in the Dovahzul. (I've been replaying Skyrim recently, that's all that's on my mind right now.)

[@syd.a.m]

Yes, but can it convince Johnny to leave her?

[@sam.tastic]

Still just as incredible as it was the first time. All the interesting background settings, people singing in beautiful places outside, all the singers in random costumes, the couples and families and small groups who sang together in one submission, the adorable cat cameo, the handful of people using sign language, young children all the way up to the very elderly, a few people singing while playing along with their own various instruments...*sigh* idk. it all makes my heart happy. ❤️

[@youngy1919]

I lost my Grandfather in 2007, late RN he was 'Johnny' I was in Afghanistan when he died. I never got to hug him, tell him how much I loved and respected him. When I watched this video, all that unregistered grief hit me. Grandad would sing many a shanty with me on his knee as a young lad. Rest east Johnny mate, calm seas, and blue skies ❤

[@Lodster13]

whoever hit that high note on the last "and its time for us to leave her" deserves a goddam medal

[@llujoo]

That's when to goose bumps hit me.

[@dolan979]

Happens a little after 2:48

[@ko379]

2:45

[@fatebreakerproductions]

I'm pretty sure that's a flute

[@mattbarker336]

@@fatebreakerproductions pretty sure you are wrong

[@TotallyNotElPresidente]

The audio engineer when he sees that one of the submissions is in sign language: I LOVE YOU

[@Ali-kb8gr]

Yes! I was so happy when I saw her signing!

[@nomad4713]

There were like 4 or 5

[@diamond_ocelot6]

Several were in sign language actually from what I saw

[@jameskovar]

What's the point of sign language in music?

[@diamond_ocelot6]

@@jameskovar for people who are simply mute there is no purpose, but sign language is mainly used by the deaf community and as someone who can hear we tend to forget that they can't actually hear the songs we know and love. The use of sign language in song is giving them a chance to "hear" it themselves. And while in this case it's usefulness is slightly redundant because of the way they edited the video, by still including sign it shows that we are including others as well. Considering that this is a community collaboration it makes sense that they have included Sign language because the people who rely on it are also part of the community (Sea shanties are also about community even if said community is just the sailors on one ship...)

[@douchebagkangaroo69]

Imagine if everyone in the court stood up and started singing this the moment Johnny Depp won the case It would've been the highlight of the century

[@Robisme]

Well now Johnny Depp is finally done with her.

[@TheScoundresCantina]

I wish our boy Johhny Depp heard this shanty before she screwed up his life. I miss the Black Flag days...

[@felixfauxington99]

Should’ve left her johhny

[@TheCrimsonRiversSociety]

What's black flag?

[@karant0583]

@@TheCrimsonRiversSociety assassin's creed game

[@TheCrimsonRiversSociety]

@@karant0583 Oh... And Johnny Depp played a voice in it? and is "she" his ex?

[@karant0583]

@@TheCrimsonRiversSociety nope, it's really just a coincidence that it says "leave her Johnny, leave her" it was made before they knew about the abuse

[@jojoe69]

Imagine if Johnny depp acted in a new part in the pirates of the caribbean, where in one of the scenes he has to leave the black pearl to sink , and while he's looking at it, the crew is singing this as they're leaving far by boats.

[@waffelo4681]

Too bad it prob wont happen huhuu

[@hunterfox6176]

That would probably be the biggest emotional moment of the franchise

[@panicclinic]

I would cry

[@Nurias13]

damn, that hit harder of what I imagined

[@DieselthePilot]

This makes me very sad, much sadder than it needed to 😂😭

[@Maeshalanadae]

“The winds whipped up and the seas ran high, leave her, Johnny, leave her! Oh, she shipped it green and none went by, and it’s time for us to leave her!”

[@gandalf_thegrey]

As an avid european football fan and regular stadium enjoyer i was always convinced that a dozen or even a thousand voices all unable to hit a correct note WILL sound absolutely great when they sing together. There is something powerful and beautiful in combining so many voices. Visiting a stadium regularly also convinced me that the greatest hobby of humanity is undoubtedly singing and creating rhythms, there is something instinctive and natural in that. And the feels you get :o

[@kotori87gaming89]

I am a sailor IRL. I've been on quite a few deployments and done my duty at sea. Now I teach new sailors how to do their jobs, but soon I'll be heading back out again. This song cannot possibly encompass all of one's feelings at the end of a voyage, but it's the closest you'll ever get without spending six months at sea. Two thumbs up from me!

[@condorcaruthers2327]

What's up shipmate, I'm also a sailor. What's your rate? I'm a Nuc (MMN)

[@michaelczesnozki1671]

I was part of a security detail in 2013 for a ship off the Ivory Coast. Nothing was more depressing than getting stuck on a ship thousands of miles away from home with guns and ammo. But after getting comfortable with the crew. Best time of my life. Getting told your purpose is to sit on a ship with a rifle hoping for pirates to try to board sucks. Your CO in your ear, telling you “if we stop anything on this job we all walk away with money “ isn’t fun. I wasn’t military, I was an employee of a contracting/bounty hunting firm. But once you meet these life long sea men, it changes everything. The fun these guys have on their off time was unrivaled.

[@piccalillipit9211]

I had a 30 foot wooden sailing boat, I crossed the English Channel in a force 8 to 9 and I was convinced she would break apart any second. She took every bit of the 8 hour pounding and didn't even spring a leak. I sold her a year later and it was not until after she had gone that it hit me. I genuine grief - that little boat had kept me alive when the weather turned bad. Not like an airbag going off in a crash, she fought for hour after hour, creaking and groaning, but hanging in there... so I can fully understand where you are coming from, in my own way...

[@AaronPaulIbarrola]

Everytime we did line handlers coming into Port, my line would sing this song, among others.

[@alexcrawford6162]

Strange mix of emotions isn’t it? You’re happy to come home but so sad to leave your mates and your other, adopted home. Well that’s how I always feel anyway. (Unless it was a bad crew, in which case, the sooner I’m home the happier I am!)

[@S0oup1]

ONE OF THEM IS USING SIGN LANGUAGE THIS IS WHOLESOME AF +o+

[@tarananajaika]

Several people are actually :-)

[@TheTrenten2005]

There's a "couple" 2:10 sitting together i find that quite wholesome

[@nathanmigneault8542]

I saw 2 or 3

[@evanpeters7594]

Cuh was throwin gang signs what you mean?

[@Jergy2]

@@tarananajaika And it doesn't look like they're doing the same signs, which I would take to mean they're doing it in multiple, different sign languages.

[@danm3573]

I'm here from the year 2024. For some reason this song becomes super popular IDK why

[@Nothing4687]

I'm gonna hold you to this

[@Barnghost]

I love you, KZbin algorithm.

[@brittanyg533]

“Music is the universal language of all mankind.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

[@cadenayers9253]

This is possibly the most beautiful quote to add to this! It genuinely brought me to tears.

[@GravitWry]

"Violence is the universal language of all mankind' - Technoblade Sorry but couldn't help myself

[@jarlnils435]

If you want them to trust you, play and sing with their children.

[@japes1262]

@@GravitWry BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!!! sorry I couldn’t help myself

[@helenlaetitiaanderer7261]

Stoopppp I already can’t sleep because I’m crying about this video for the exact reason you mentioned and now you’re here with this quote 😭

[@defenestrationstation8051]

Shoutout to the dude at 0:41 who dressed in full pirate garb, and to all the other people who did the same

[@foreveruseless1292]

What a madlad

[@Hirokuyume]

The left top dude at 1:23 too

[@djandxalia]

1:59 middle and top right

[@IcedKatana]

@@djandxalia middle is Carrillo! He is a Sea of Theives streamer and always dressing for the occasion

[@plashma3727]

And there was other guy with assassin creed blackflag logo

[@zyswanson7865]

Johnny finally left her!

[@kellyriley5165]

I can never get enough of this song and this performance. I cry over the story and the beauty of this performance every single time. This video means a lot to me. Thank you, Longest Johns, for creating this masterpiece.