Schroth's New York Company
Music of the Rangers



MAN O' WAR




(Marching Song)

Well, I wish I was the Captain aboard a Man of War.

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TO ME!
Sam's gone away aboard a Man of War,
Brave work, me boys; pretty work I say.
Sam's gone away aboard a Man of War.


Well, I wish I was a Helmsman aboard a Man of War.

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Oh, I wish I was a First Mate aboard a Man of War.

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Oh, I wish I was a Cannonier aboard a Man of War.

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Well, I wish I was a Powder Monkey aboard a Man of War.

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Aye, the Captain's wife is a frigid bitch aboard a Man of War.

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Well, I am glad I'm not a Captain aboard a Man of War.

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