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Mary Read Lyrics by Karliene

The Legend of Anne Bonny

2020

Hair tied low
With mischief in her smile
Dressed in mans clothes
She told me of her life

England born
Regretfully a girl
For if she’d been a boy
A coffer she’d have earned

And just like me
They dressed her as a 'Tom'
She ran off to sea
First chance she got

She worked many schooners
She joined the cavalry
She clad from man to woman
Whatever made her free

Whoa, such a girl I’d never seen
Whoa, fistful lifе, pistol keen
Whoa, such a friend there’d nеver been
Whoa, than the likes of Mary Read

And when we met
I felt a sudden union
Sister and a friend
Kindred companion

She taught me a lot
Reminded me to laugh
And she was my love
Right next to Jack

Whoa, her name was Mary Read
Whoa, sister pirate queen
Whoa, such a friend there’d never been
Whoa, than the likes of Mary Read

Whoa, her name was Mary Read
Whoa, sister pirate queen
Whoa, such a friend there’d never been
Whoa, than the likes of Mary Read

Whoa, her name was Mary Read
Whoa, sister pirate queen
Whoa, such a friend there’d never been
Whoa, than the likes of Mary Read
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About “Mary Read” by Karliene

Read the complete lyrics to "Mary Read" by Karliene from the album "The Legend of Anne Bonny" in 2020. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Mary Read" is credited to Karliene. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mary Read" appears on "The Legend of Anne Bonny" in 2020.

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