Went to see the captain,
Strangest I could find,
Laid my proposition down,
Laid it on the line.
I won't slave for beggar's pay,
Likewise gold and jewels,
But I would slave to learn the way
To sink your ship of fools.
Ship of fools on a cruel sea,
Ship of fools sail away from me.
F#o7
Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools.
Saw your first ship sink and drown,