Ireland's Shore

While I going for a stroll one summer s eve

My thirst I decided to quench

I rambled around 'till I came to the docks, and a pub called the Iran Wench

When I stepped through the door I saw a man on a stool

A man I'd seen never before

He had fistfuls of cash that he said he had earned,

While he sailed around Ireland's shore

I ordered a sup' and a sup' for you man

And he told me strong tales with great pride

And I walked out the door with the courage of drink

To sail on the next morning tide

Well the summer breeze took us far from the land

As we sailed to the tropical heat

When the captain roared,

"Let the skull and crossbones fly, and well hunt down the admirals fleet"

I thought I'd search the horizon

And sail to the night 'till

I'm sailing 'round Ireland's shore

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Sailing 'round Ireland's

Sailing 'round Ireland's

Sailing 'round Ireland's shore

Well I thought if i jumped I would drown in this place

So I cheered with a grimacing face

I sharpened my blade like a man filled with hate

And a starling old sea-dog's grace

Well I cursed on your drink though it does make me think

Of poetry and music galore

But it evens the score with a sore headed roar

Far from sailing round Ireland's shore

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Sailing 'round Ireland's

Sailing 'round Ireland's

Sailing 'round Ireland's shore

From my evil company

And booty in tons

I snuck off while all were asleep

Oh 'n I stole a skiff with the stealth of a ghost

I filled it four chests deep

I sailed along the coast 'till I hid in a cave

By firelight my treasures to hide

Where I dreamed of a quest to return finely dressed

And to sail around Ireland's shores

Well I heard a voice

And it spooked me for sure

As it echoed all 'round the cave

It said "I'm not dead and you'll pay with your head

You scoundrel and dirty knave"

It said "Show me daylight, give me a fair fight,

Let me die by the sword in a duel

For I wear on my chest not just the admiral's crest

But the hiding of Ireland's crown jewels

I thought I'd search the horizon

And sail to the night 'till

I'm sailing 'round Ireland's shore

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Sailing 'round Ireland's

Sailing 'round Ireland's

Sailing 'round Ireland's shore

I thought I'd search the horizon

And sail to the night 'till

I'm sailing 'round Ireland's shore

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Sailing 'round Ireland's

Sailing 'round Ireland's

Sailing 'round Ireland's shore