"What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor?" is a traditional sea shanty that has been around since at least the 19th century. The song asks what to do with a drunken sailor and provides a series of responses, including:

• Shave his belly with a rusty razor
• Put him in a long boat till hes sober
• Stick him in a scupper with a hosepipe on him
• Put him in the bed with the captains daughter
• Tie him to the taffrail when shes yardarm under
• Give him a dose of salt and water
• Put him in the brig until hes sober

The song has been used as a shanty for various purposes, including hauling lighter sails in a "hand over hand" fashion. In modern times, the song has been covered by various artists, including Malinda and Bobby Waters.