THE OLD SEA CAPTAIN I sailed my ship for many a day Across the stormy sea. Many a ruffian I have carried Never refused but three. They met me on a summer day And saw my gallant ship, Seeking passage to the other side Upon a hurried trip. They offered all the gold they had Mixed with a little sass. That made me kinda hesitate And ask them for a pass. They deemed a pass unnecessary For men of their degree And insisted that I take my ship And put it out to sea. An old man who was standing by Noted what they said, Saw them kick me in the ribs And strike me on the head. He heard them say they would steal the boat And put it out to sea, And sail across to the other side To some strange country. But "No", the coward of the bunch, The one you would think was brave, Suggested that they turn again And hide in a mountain cave. As the days went slowly by I heard the truth in time. I found that they were murderers And guilty of a crime. Now, as I sail my gallant ship Until my life has ceased, I know not who my friends may be Unless they travel EAST. Author Unknown |