Her husband was a sailing man,
Alas a lover first.
And lo, his landlocked lady
She alone could quench his thirst.
He scoured every ocean’s nook
To pay her for his leave.
The trinkets of his travels
Were the gifts she would receive.
Madame, oh Madame,
We understand your woe.
Your husband drowned,
His booty floundered
Down to Davy Jones.
His parrots and his crew
Were merry as they sailed,
And in his worldly treasure hunt
For Madame he prevailed.
But poor young Madame longed to see
Not trifles gold or stone,
But the rarest treasure of them all
A sailor safe at home.
Madame, oh Madame,
We understand your grief.
Your husband plunged,
His soul expunged
Deep down within the reef.
His ship did strain a plenty
Under moon and cargo full,
The weight did cause a crack to form
And water filled the hole.
“Good sir!” cried out the First Mate,
“Inform the Spanish Fleet!
Our burdens are too heavy
And they pull us to the deep!”
“Those burdens that you speak of,
They represent my pride.
And curse them!
They have kept me
From lovely Madame’s side.”
A message did he whisper
In nearest parrot’s ear,
“Don’t miss me, Madame,”
Gently spoken, fighting back the tears.
His farewell and grandfather clock
Were lifted in the air,
While down he drowned, ah-longing for
His lass with ginger hair.
Madame, oh Madame,
Upon this full moon’s night,
He sails no more,
His story soars up,
Parrot-like in flight.
credits
from Ginger Orphan Playhouse: The Album,
released December 19, 2014
Composed by Ben Lepley
Lyrics by Ben Lepley and Aaron Chrenen
Vocals performed by Matt Cook, Ian Gary, Robert Clotworthy, Ben Lepley, Aaron Chrenen
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