My way is from east to west It always strewn with rum with blood Reaches of the heaven is my modest shelter And under foot are ocean's waves I'm a rebel I'm the hero in the pay of the king
In the salad days I was full of courage I was ready to rout
For good and in the name of master But day by day he was filled with dismay He was bewaring of mutiny. The governor decided set me to my last sail
Lay down an aim to bring my long-time lady friend To the deserted island. Took away her last inhale Filled her lungs with sand out According to king's plan She must subdue me for the piece of money Subdue me among the fathomless depths of the sea For evermore send me to sleep along with the ship
I realized menace before it Before it was too late Locked away that whore in cab In return were quarrels and cry As if it were the scream of nimble asp