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Posted By: GUEST,Ed
30-Sep-09 - 09:21 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: On Board a Man of War (Graham Moore)
Subject: Lyr Add: ON BOARD A MAN OF WAR (Graham Moore)
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ON BOARD A MAN OF WAR
(Graham Moore)

Come all you lads of high renown and listen to my story
If you will go along with me you'll soon find fame and glory
Press warrants they are out my boy so come and take this shilling
There's many more of these in store for each of you that's willing

When we leave the shore you should hear us rant and roar
You'll never regret the day you stepped on board a man of war boy
(rpt)

To Spithead we'll make ready sure it's only a short distance
There'll be a royal welcome there if you show no resistance
With flowing beer and right good cheer we'll make a fine commotion
You'll soon be back with a loaded sack of prizes and promotion

Come brother seaman tell me true how well that they do treat you
I've heard a tale that under sail the masters often beat you
The captain's like a mother dear he'll coddle you with affection
Whatever you do I'll be there too ensuring your protection

I'm partial to fat bacon sir not mouldy ale and biscuit
And fighting's not my forte sir I don't think that I'll risk it
We'll feed you on roast beef me lad 'twill make you hale and hearty
There's girls in every port for you, come on and join the party

Well since you're so persuasive and there's none here that'll miss me
And I rather like the sound of all these women that'll kiss me
I'll take the money while I can and go to sea for more
Show me the way I'll leave today on board a man of war