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The Captain's Apprentice
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Contemporary Folk
The Captain's Apprentice was released on April 9, 2012 by NIAG as a part of the album Skulk
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AlbumSkulk
Release DateApril 9, 2012
LabelNIAG
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM162

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jim Moray
Jim Moray
Performer
Jake McMurchie
Jake McMurchie
Saxophone
Tim Harries
Tim Harries
Double Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jim Moray
Jim Moray
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mass
Mass
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

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
Written by: Traditional
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