A younger brother of English breed

Seeks ambition lustily

The king grants a "letter of marque"

For fame and fortune his journey embarks

A veritable fortunes to be made

For the bravest smartest swarthiest knave

Spanish galleons are abound

With gold and treasure to be found

Five years on the open sea

The 1600's in the West Indies

The governor’s daughters flick their fans

Hoping you'll ask them for their hand

You win the heart of a lady fair

With emerald eyes and raven hair

Lady Lucks been at your side

You sail for home with your lovely bride

A dukedom awaits you in "jolly old"

Where stories of your fame are told

A nobleman now there's no doubt

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