(A sea shanty - Sung as a call and response between the shanty and crew as they labored on a pirate vessel.)

Here be a story of wit, guts and glory A captain revered by Moors commandeered. On high seas and shallows his black crew was feared, Poseidon and Hades would drink with Blackbeard. Edward Teach be his Christian name Taught us the code, through powder and flame. Shanty:  Heave Crew:  Ho Shanty:  Heave Crew:  Ho Shanty: 17 Crew: 17 Shanty: 17 Crew: 17 He had a taste for sweet French wine Found just the lass that eased his mind. Gave her gift of forty long guns Smoothed out her trim so she might then run Queen Anne's Revenge, thought them not pretty Come then sweet girl, let’s kidnap a city. Seized all of Charleston Every beast, hound, and bird King paid the ransom And this ’twas now heard. Here be a story of wit, guts and glory A captain revered by Moors commandeered. On high seas and shallows his black crew was feared, Poseidon and Hades would drink with Blackbeard. Shanty:  Heave Crew:  Ho Shanty:  Heave Crew:  Ho Shanty: 17 Crew: 18 Shanty: 17 Crew: 18 Stood tall as a mountain With black beard in braids Lit fuses within them To lead his brigade. King's coffers grew wee thin Through his wit and his charm Bounty was given, so he did no harm. But the King had him hunted, could not outrun Fate Best of the fleet caught him in a shallow wake. Took five shots to floor him Twenty knifes for good measure Chopped head hung to their mast To claim the King's treasure. Here be a story of wit, guts and glory A captain revered By Moors commandeered. On high seas and shallows his black crew was feared Poseidon and Hades Now drink with Blackbeard. Shanty:  Heave Crew:  Ho Shanty:  Heave Crew:  Ho Shanty:  Black Crew:  Beard Shanty:  Black Crew:  Beard