Man O War: By : Steve Schoenbaum I wish I were the Captain aboard the Man O War (Way hey aboard the Man O War) Cause if I were the Captain aboard the Man O War Ięd have ladies in me cabin or Ięd never leave the shore Chorus: Hard work brave boys, hard work I say way haul away aboard the Man O War I wish I were the first mate aboard the Man O War (Way hey aboard the Man O War) Cause if I were the first mate aboard the Man O War Ięd order all the sailors •bout and never work no more Chorus: I wish I were the cook then aboard the Man O War (Way hey aboard the Man O War) Cause if I were the cook Ięd drink the gin upon the shelf Ięd keep the finest meat and food would keep it all me self Chorus: I wish I were the Boatswain aboard the Man O War (Way hey aboard the Man O War) Cause if I were the boatswain out on the raginę sea I wouldnęt get the sailors up •til quarter after three Chorus: But we are only sailors aboard the Man O War (Way hey aboard the Man O War) with out a captain and a crew when rounding the horn weęd cast ourselves upon the deck and moan so forlorn Chorus: (2-X)