William Kidd Lyrics

Somewhere in the new world
Ruled by England's Kings and Queens
A man would seek his fortune
Sailing far across the sea

Privateer or pirate
Those who know won't live to tell
His crew of buccaneers
Did their best to serve him well

His name was William Kidd
His tales are known across the land
Upon a stormy sea
His ship would sail to golden sands

His name was William Kidd
His tales are known throughout the land
Across the seven seas
He bravely sailed to his last stand

On Adventure Galley
The Captain's trusted fighting ship
When fortune seemed to smile
Lives would end in misery

Treachery surrounds him
Whispers form of mutiny
Murder then succeeds his anger
Was he blind he could not see

News in Madagascar
Accused he is of piracy
The Captain sails for home
To proclaim his innocence

Heading back to Boston
Proved to be his last mistake
No treasures or gold trinkets
Where his body was left hanging