Gearbox Windy Handle by Janul (2011) I got myself a little boat, for ease of getting round It's easier to go alone, less chance to run aground I furnished my new throttle with a dainty little wheel Then I found the windy gears required nerves of steel Chorus: So wind to the right, wind to the left Try not to be a vandal You're doing pretty well if you get the hang Of me gearbox windy handle You're doing pretty well if you get the hang Of me gearbox windy handle I tried to turn to friends a lot, as neutral did evade me A helpful shower, a laughing crew, I'd get this help to save me The Anderton I did explore and here I tried to shift But neutral was a forward gear and I did hit the lift Chorus Well the old man said 'give him a go', it couldn't be that bad But I'd sworn a lot for several hours, I knew what chance he had He tried to moor the little boat when berth he chanced upon But there was nowhere to be found, he hit a boat full on Chorus Well we had to go 200 miles, no chance of turning back And after about a day and a half, I guess we got the knack Reverse it was as smooth as silk, embarrassment left behind Control was once again regained and neutral I could find Chorus A song about the first day of using a narrowboat winding handle gearshift.