Written by Alestorm
Intro Fm Ab Eb Db C Fm Ab Eb Db CBridge Fm Ab Eb Db C Fm Ab Eb Db C Fm Ab The king commands I wear a hat with corners numbered three Eb Db He says it is befitting of the rank bestowed on me Fm Ab And when I lost my arm at sea, he sent forth a demand Eb Bbm That I should get a hook of steel where once I had a handVerse 1:
Fm Ab I've sailed upon this cursed ship for nigh on 15 years Eb Db In service of the king's decree, a naval privateer Fm Ab I've paid my dues in flesh and blood, and great was the reward Eb Bbm But this is not the life for me, a fact I can't ignoreVerse 2:
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Gb I told him he could stick that hook Db Right where the sun don't shine Eb I stumbled to the nearest bar C And got real drunk on wineBridge Fm Ab Eb Db C Fm Ab Eb Db CFm Ab Set sail! Land ho! Eb Db Drink rum! Let's go! Bbm Fm Over the oceans and over the seas Gb C Bite through the iron 'til flesh starts to bleed Fm Ab Set sail! Land ho! Eb Db Drink rum! Let's go! Bbm Fm Over the oceans and over the seas Db Eb Fm We're biting the hook hand that feedsVerse 2:
Fm Ab Last summer I was summoned for an audience with my liege Eb Db But when he saw I came by horse, his highness was displeased Fm Ab "Where is your mighty pirate ship? Why aren't you drinking rum?" Eb Bbm Twas at this point I finally snapped, and shot him with my gunPre-Chorus
Gb I've had it with this stupid hat Db I hate the taste of rum Eb I'm never going back to sea C The pirate's life is dumbBridge 2 Db Fm Bbm Ab Eb Db Fm Bbm C Solo Db Fm Bbm Ab Eb Db Fm Bbm C Fm Ab Eb Db C Fm Ab Eb Db CFm Ab Set sail! Land ho! Eb Db Drink rum! Let's go! Bbm Fm Over the oceans and over the seas Gb C Bite through the iron 'til flesh starts to bleed Fm Ab Set sail! Land ho! Eb Db Drink rum! Let's go! Bbm Fm Over the oceans and over the seas Db Eb Fm We're biting the hook hand that feedsFm Ab Set sail! Land ho! Eb Db Drink rum! Let's go! Bbm Fm Over the oceans and over the seas Gb C Bite through the iron 'til flesh starts to bleed Fm Ab Set sail! Land ho! Eb Db Drink rum! Let's go! Bbm Fm Over the oceans and over the seas Db Eb Fm We're biting the hook hand that feeds