This tale I come forward to tell
Of faring through heaven and hell
Of the plunder and wrecks
And the fights on the decks
The waves on which, gladly, we dwell
Riches on the shores!
Living by the sword
A loud and single roar…
Starboard! Starboard!
Hey!
We protect and we roam
Hey!
A world of our own
Hey!
Ghost Sailors, they say?
Hey!
Men born to slay
This ship carried valor and might
Our captain’s committed to fight
To protect what’s his own
And bring peace to his home
His husband can live without fright
Lovers at first tide
In sails we do confide
Port side!
Hey!
We protect and we roam
Hey!
A world of our own
Hey!
Ghost Sailors, they say?
Hey!
Men born to slay
But once, a black carrack we fought
The brave quartermaster got shot
His man’s anger caused dread –
Empty heart, empty bed
Ferocious and fearless he got
Passion overseas
Whomever you please
Sturdy men like these
With restless souls to appease
Hey!
We protect and we roam
Hey!
A world of our own
Hey!
Ghost Sailors, they say?
Hey!
Men born to slay
Riches on the shores!
Lovers at first tide
Passion overseas
No quarter! No quarter!
Hey!
We protect and we roam
Hey!
A world of our own
Hey!
Ghost Sailors, they say?
Hey!
Men born to slay
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