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The Captain’s Apprentice Lyrics by Jim Moray

Skulk

2012

One day this poor boy unto me was bound to me appreciate
Because of being so fatherless
I took him out of St. James' workhouse
His mother being in deep distress
One day this poor boy unto me offended
But nothing unto him did say
Up to the main mast shroud I sent him
And kept him there all that long day
Oh, with my marlinspike I misused him
So shamefully I won't deny
And with the gasket round I gagged him
Because I could not bear his cry
His legs and hands, unto me expanded
His pretty face to me likewise
And by my barbarous cruel ill-treatment
The very next day this young boy died
So come you captains, all throughout this nation
Hear voice and warning take by me
Take special care of your apprentice
When you are on the raging sea
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Jim Moray

Jim Moray

About “The Captain’s Apprentice” by Jim Moray

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"The Captain’s Apprentice" appears on "Skulk" in 2012.

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