Long John Silver, he was on me like a rash I gave him my trust, I gave him my cash Shoulda' known better, shoulda' known from the start There's nothin' but black in a pirate's heart Shoulda' known better, shoulda' known from the start There's nothin' but black in a pirate's heart I said Long John Silver, Long John Silver Don't bet your shirt on Long John Silver Long John Silver, Long John Silver Don't bet your shirt on Long John Silver Long John Silver, he's good with numbers
He makes hay while other folks slumber Gives me the bra**, and he keeps all the best The better to feather his pretty little nest Give me the bra**, and he keeps all the best The better to feather his pretty little nest (Chorus) Well, he took all me money, and me watch and chain I'll crack his head if I see him again Kind friends warning take by me Not every pirate's sailin' the sea Kind friends warning take by me Not every pirate's sailin' the sea (Chorus x2