Long John Silver

Long John Silver, he was on me like a rash

Gave him my trust, gave him my cash

Should have seen through him, should have seen from the start

There's nothing but black in pirate's heartLong John Silver, Long John Silver

Don't bet your shirt on Long John Silver

Long John Silver, Long John Silver

Don't bet your shirt on Long John SilverLong John Silver, he's good with numbers

He makes hay while other folks slumber

Gives me the brass, and he keeps all the best

The better to feather his pretty little nestLong John Silver, Long John Silver

Don't bet your shirt on Long John Silver

Long John Silver, Long John Silver

Don't bet your shirt on Long John SilverTook all my money, my watch and chain

Crack his head if I see him again

Kind friends, warning take by me

Not every pirate's sailing the seaLong John Silver, Long John Silver

Don't bet your shirt on Long John Silver

Long John Silver, Long John Silver

Don't bet your shirt on Long John Silver

Songwriters

B.A. WELCH, CHUCK BERRY, DALE HAWKINS, DUKE ELLINGTON, ELEANOR BROADWATER, HANK MARVIN, J HARRIS, JEAN REINHARDT, JUAN TIZOL, RICHARD JOHN THOMPSON, STANLEY J LEWISPublished by

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