Pirate Bride © 2009 Rich & Flo Newman (BMI)

She was a pirate bride, but he never quite satisfied
Her wilding adventurous side - she longed for his Big Black Ship.

Would she always be stuck on land - watching over his contraband
Wondrin’ if she’d ever stand on the deck of his Big Black Ship

She’s craving the wind on her face - to be on the edge of that place
Where the bark of an order - split second timing could keep
Them all alive or dash ‘em into the deep ~ deep ~

Wish I may wish I might- once the stars seemed aligned just right
His ship was the chosen site of the yearly Pirate Meet
When the notice came- she was the hostess named
She’d be greetin’ the cream of the captain’s crop those bold scalliwags
She chose the blood red velvet dress - single silver key around her neck
She sweetly asked if they’d sup below - to private quarters they did go

Was it the wine or the clams - shakily he’s trying to stand
Now his belly’s in his hands as he reels & falls to the floor - hit the deck
That’s her dragging him to the little room where the charts are kept
Now it’s off with the dress and on with the captain’s coat

Cause she’s craving ...

Like some “messing with destiny” night - the stars just blinked from their sight
A storm of considerable might - bore down on his Big Black Ship
We got: The captain unconscious below A crew that doesn’t even know
A wild storm commencing to blow A voice in command from the shadows.
I’d like to tell ya the one who saved the ship was she, but that wouldn’t be the truth in its entirety.
Those guest captains aboard and his able crew somehow managed to pull them all through
When the captain came to - The skies were finally fair
He’s clad in naught but his underwear - she sleeps so deep by his side

Cause she’s been craving ...

(descant 1)
Rolling waves get sickening
The plot just keeps on thickening
In this wind-whipped frenzied hour
Call forth all my power
(descant 2)
Quietly creeping back of the capstan
Stealthily up the ladder
No, what was I thinking
Gotta capture the captain’s swagger
Now must I become he.

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