Once was a sailor, ship of the line
Came to my duty, serving my time
Far far away from you I must go
Ne'er to return, I do not know
If I return to tell you my tale
I'll sing of gunsmoke and blood-stained sails
Stand by my shipmates, we will not fall
Jolly Jack Tars, brave men and all
Came to my duty, serving my time
Far far away from you I must go
Ne'er to return, I do not know
I'll sing of gunsmoke and blood-stained sails
Stand by my shipmates, we will not fall
Jolly Jack Tars, brave men and all
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The prelude to the following track, ''English Man 'O' War,'' the term "(Jolly) Jack Tars" is a historical nickname for British sailors of the Merchant Navy or the Royal Navy, particularly during the British Empire, which emphasizes the seafaring men's resilience and bravery in the face of adversity.