Captain, oh captain, there's trouble I fear
From over the hillside an army's appeared
The castle's surrounded for more than a mile
And it looks like they're planning to stay for a while
Keep the gate bolted, the banner up high
And caution the sentries to keep a sharp eye
The men of this castle are sturdy and tough
We're loyal and brave when the going is rough
Captain, oh captain, there's trouble I fear
Our walls still stand firm, but I see no help near
Our storerooms are empty down to the bare rock
And the cook has just roasted your favourite hawk
Keep the gate bolted, our banner up high
And spice well my best hawk that ne'er more shall fly
The men of this castle are sturdy and though
We're loyal and brave when the going is rough
Captain, oh captain, there's trouble I fear
The siege still continues, our perill is clear
For though we have weapons in plenty, it's true,
The last of our rats have been made into stew
Keep the gates bolted, our banner up high
We will not surrender, though death may be nigh
The men of this castle are sturdy and tough
We're loyal and brave when the going is rough
Captain, oh captain, there's trouble I fear
The brewers have told me
We've run out of beer
Lower the drawbridge! Let them do their worst!
We're loyal and brave, except when we thirst!