excellent song the tradition of the good old Newfoundland screech in excellent song i love this song this tune one of my favorites do you feel like a Newfoundlander to no doubt me ole trout indeed i do i is i is and long may your big jib draw
This video encompass ALL the fun gestures Newfoundlanders have used in Screechin ceremonies over the years. This tradition is carried out by Newfoundlanders in any order and gestures they choose to certify our new Honorary Newfoundlanders. I have attached The Screech-In Song lyrics below for you all to enjoy. Proud to be from Newfoundland and Labrador🤠 The Screech-In Song This a ceremony is a ready to roll. Got the bread and bolona and codfish folks Southwester gear, a jug a newfie screech B'God we got another a Newfie Wannabe Gather all around & witness the scene A new outsider wants to be like we Set him up in the duds, its a go right boys Now he sweats & takes a test before our very eyes He can't do R thing with nar thing to do it with Hold up the codfish that he's gonna kiss After that smooch, give he the shot of rum He had the gall & chugged it all, as we cheered him on Now for the hardbread & the newfie steak If he gets it down, another shot he'll take Now do you feel like a Newfoundlander too No doubt me ole trout indeed I do SOLO Now I'se a Newfoundlander he must insist I'se a Newfoundlander, I is I is Once he dunk a foot down into the salty bath Crown him with the oar boys he got a pass Please raise your glass in a toast from us all And long may your big jib draw Now that its official and we do welcome he We celebrate the screech-in of a Newfie Wannabe We celebrate the screech-in of a Newfie Wannabe SOLO to end Bev Allen Book of Dreams
