Correct title: BEING A PIRATE. I'm very pleased that this ditty is being found entertaining by so many people. Unfortunately, Don Freed has no desire to share credits (nor, royalties) in regards to my additions and alterations. He is very attached to the song IN ITS ENTIRETY; which consists of an introductory, 'A', part of the song - very poignant and sentimental, about 3 minute long. He is quite chagrined that I've not been performing, nor promoting, 'the whole song'! If anyone wants this part Don can be reached at: .

So - whilst I freely acknowledge that the concept, the basic structure and the melody are all his; I've added 2 verses to his original 3, and
substantially altered those. The copyright situation is un-clear - to say the least. Currently; should the song be recorded with ANY of the lyric appearing on this forum (Don's or mine) then, officially, I have no claim to any part of the royalty. That being the case, I would respectfully request that anyone using the song use ONLY Don's original lyric 0 and it would please Don very much if you'd learn, and sing, the first part of the song as well. Sing on! Tom Lewis.