Somewhere in the new world Ruled by England's Kings and Queens A man would seek his fortune Sailing far across the sea Privateer or pirate Those who know won't live to tell His crew of buccaneers Did their best to serve him well His name was William Kidd His tales are known across the land Upon a stormy sea His ship would sail to golden sands His name was William Kidd His tales are known throughout the land Across the seven seas He bravely sailed to his last stand On Adventure Galley The Captain's trusted fighting ship When fortune seemed to smile Lives would end in misery Treachery surrounds him Whispers form of mutiny Murder then succeeds his anger Was he blind he could not see News in Madagascar Accused he is of piracy The Captain sails for home To proclaim his innocence Heading back to Boston Proved to be his last mistake No treasures or gold trinkets Where his body was left hanging