Ars Piratica

I want to live a life that's bold and free,
chasing broad horizons and bright sunsets.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me!

I want to sail the wild, open seas,
and live without society's regrets.
I want to live a life that's bold and free.

I'll capture British cargoes full of tea
shipping from the East: China and Tibet.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me!

Swab the deck! Hard a' port and hard a' lee!
The Royal Marines won't catch me, not yet!
I want to live a life that's bold and free.

I'll give chase from those naval enlistees
and I'll slip free from their poorly made net.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me!

When I'm finally caught (like I knew I'd be!)
I'll go out fighting, from all sides beset.
I want to live a life that's bold and free,
yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me!