With iron fist we shout at the sea These fish won't have our company At least not today, not while we breathe Yo-ho-ho aye ho The Black Jack we drink steadies the hand That's bangin' on a hatch or raises a flag If these lads are thick our blood is as strong As the Man-O-War aye oh Man-O-War oh-ho aye oh Ferry us along with freights of gold Yo-ho-ho oh-ho aye oh Plunges straight through the waves Left a bonny young lass Back in my town To search for coins To settle down To care for my babe She's carrying around Yo-ho-ho aye ho Man-O-War oh-ho aye oh Ferry us along with freights of gold Yo-ho-ho oh-ho aye oh Plunges straight through the waves ♪ As the old salt once said Back at Anker's pup If the tall clouds are flat Ya scurry along 'Cause a trouble that fierce Brews in the sea Yo-ho-ho aye ho ♪ When privateers tried to scuttle our ship The old man was stubborn as he is quick And the Coxswain held calm as he guided the wind To sink their sorry boat Man-O-War oh-ho aye oh Ferry us along with freights of gold Yo-ho-ho oh-ho aye oh Plunges straight through the waves Man-O-War oh-ho aye oh Ferry us along with freights of gold Yo-ho-ho oh-ho aye oh Plunges straight through the waves