Tom: Dm
Dm
It was June and it was Hot, When on board this ship we got
Bb F A
Shot and powder for the Guns and a hogshead full of rum
( single notes: DF ACDF ACDF ACD )
A7 Dm
Salt Cod to last until the winter squalls.
Dm
We made for the southwest where the hunting would be best
Bb F A
Where the Spanish ships of trade down the Aztec silver laden
( single notes: DF ACDF ACDF ACD )
A7 Dm
Where the fairest gave for gentlemen a fortune.
[chorus]
F
With tar on our pigtails and blood on our rapiers
Bb F C
we'll fly the scull and crossbones and by God we'll take no prisoners
F Dm Bb
and it's hi-ho away boys, we'll sail for Traighli Bay boys
G Bb C F
We'll hoist the Jolley Roger at the break of day.
(single notes: ACDF ACDF ACDF ACD ... Pattern continues throughout...)
[verse 2]
Dm
From up the crow's nest then, called the first mate Mr. Flynn
Bb F A
Set the course and hold her steady, and for action make her ready
A7 Dm
There's a Spanish merchant off the starboard bow.
Dm
We raised the black flag high, fast the Spaniard turned to fly
Bb F A
We followed in her wake until we could overtake
A7 Dm
And dismasted her with chain from cannon fired.
[chorus]
F
With tar on our pigtails and blood on our rapiers
Bb F C
we'll fly the scull and crossbones and by God we'll take no prisoners
F Dm Bb
and it's hi-ho away boys, we'll sail for Traighli Bay boys
G Bb C F
We'll hoist the Jolley Roger at the break of day.
[verse 3]
Dm
We drew up along side, with our grappling hooks and lines
Bb F A
Guns and cutlasses in hand, on the gunwales we did stand
A7 Dm
Every hand from the Captain to the cabin boy.
Dm
Saw three dead the chains had flayed, as we raised and crossed our blades
Bb F A
To their mates we gave our best as the sun set in the west
A7 Dm
with pike and swords and pistols, fist and feet.
[chorus]
F
With tar on our pigtails and blood on our rapiers
Bb F C
we'll fly the scull and crossbones and by God we'll take no prisoners
F Dm Bb
and it's hi-ho away boys, we'll sail for Traighli Bay boys
G Bb C F
We'll hoist the Jolley Roger at the break of day.
[verse 4]
Dm
From the darkness to the dawn, as the battle rages on
Bb F A
We fought with manly fitness as we meant to leave no witness
A7 Dm
All we lost was one leg off the cabin boy.
Dm
With their treasure we retired and we set the canvas fire
Bb F A
Left her sinking to the deep where their silent bones will sleep
A7 Dm
And we forged a leg of gold for the cabin boy.
[chorus]
F
With tar on our pigtails and blood on our rapiers
Bb F C
we'll fly the scull and crossbones and by God we'll take no prisoners
F Dm Bb
and it's hi-ho away boys, we'll sail for Traighli Bay boys
G Bb C F
We'll hoist the Jolley Roger at the break of day.
[verse 5]
Dm
It was August and still warm when to Traighli we returned
Bb F A
58 days on the main, and there's no need to sail again
A7 Dm
We've gold and silver more than we can spend.
Dm
Half a century has passed, and of that crew I am the last
Bb F A
50 years I've roamed this dock, when i get a chance to talk
A7 Dm
I tell them how I got this golden leg.
[chorus]
F
With tar on our pigtails and blood on our rapiers
Bb F C
we'll fly the scull and crossbones and by God we'll take no prisoners
F Dm Bb
and it's hi-ho away boys, we'll sail for Traighli Bay boys
G Bb C F
We'll hoist the Jolley Roger at the break of day.
