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Song Parodies -> "The Caribbean Commodore's Song"
Original Song Title:
"The Major General's Song"
Original Performer:
Gilbert & Sullivan
Parody Song Title:
"The Caribbean Commodore's Song"
Parody Written by:
JNorrington615
The Lyrics
A tribute to my favorite character in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, who I have the honour to cosplay - Commodore James Norrington. NOTE: If you've not seen the movies there are a few spoilers here...
I am the very model of a Caribbean Commodore
I'm strutting on the quarterdeck bedecked in golden lace galore
I know my naval history and quote the fights historical
From Sluis to Cape Passaro in order categorical
I'm very well acquainted too with matters navigational
With compass and a quadrant you might say I'm inspirational
From far flung expeditions I'm returning with a lot of news...
With prisoners piratical to dance upon the hangman's noose
[CHORUS]
With prisoners piratical to dance upon the hangman's noose
With prisoners piratical to dance upon the hangman's noose
With prisoners piratical to dance upon the hangman's noose
I'm very good at swordplay and my footwork is unparallelled
I know the my-nute difference 'tween a galleon and a caravel
In short in matters naval, navigational and so much more
I am the very model of a Caribbean Commodore!
[CHORUS]
In short in matters naval, navigational and so much more
I am the very model of a Caribbean Commodore!
The world's now an unwelcome place for people most piratical
From Sparrow to Sao Feng I think they'd best take a sabbatical
I know the Caribbean from Bermuda to the Leeward Isles
And chased rum runners from their roosts with ruthless condescending smiles
I've made the sealanes doubly safe for Beckett's trading company
But wasn't stealing Jones's heart a personal act of piracy?
Ah, ours is not to reason why, for duty calls as once before
There's no rest for the weary, wary Caribbean Commodore!
[CHORUS]
There's no rest for the weary, wary Caribbean Commodore!
There's no rest for the weary, wary Caribbean Commodore!
There's no rest for the weary, wary Caribbean Commodore!
Well I can you just how well a long nine volley will perform
And tell you all the minutae of Captain Roberts'* uniform
In short in matters naval, navigational and so much more
I am the very model of a Caribbean Commodore!
[CHORUS]
In short in matters naval, navigational and so much more
I am the very model of a Caribbean Commodore!
(Bridge - slower tempo)
When I'm promoted admiral and once again regain my sword
And seek the hidden hideout of the legendary pirate lords
When I have learnt my true love's path is parallel but can't be joined
And opened up her prison's door with keys piratic'ly purloined
And face mer-men maniacal with blade and pistol in my hand
And stab a squid-faced Scottish rogue who cannot seem to step on land
In short when I have faced my fears and thereby met my destiny...
... (destiny, destiny, what rhymes with destiny)
... (ah I got it!)
You'll say a better Commodore was not employed by Walt Disney!
[CHORUS]
You'll say a better Commodore was not employed by Walt Disney!
You'll say a better Commodore was not employed by Walt Disney!
You'll say a better Commodore was not employed by Walt Disney!
When I choose the side where honour lies, although it means a prison door.
And I learned the things you only know from having been to Singapore
Then I shall be, what no one else has ever, ever been before
The true blue perfect model of a Caribbean Commodore!
[CHORUS]
Then I shall be, what no one else has ever, ever been before
The true blue perfect model of a Caribbean Commodore!
I'm strutting on the quarterdeck bedecked in golden lace galore
I know my naval history and quote the fights historical
From Sluis to Cape Passaro in order categorical
I'm very well acquainted too with matters navigational
With compass and a quadrant you might say I'm inspirational
From far flung expeditions I'm returning with a lot of news...
With prisoners piratical to dance upon the hangman's noose
[CHORUS]
With prisoners piratical to dance upon the hangman's noose
With prisoners piratical to dance upon the hangman's noose
With prisoners piratical to dance upon the hangman's noose
I'm very good at swordplay and my footwork is unparallelled
I know the my-nute difference 'tween a galleon and a caravel
In short in matters naval, navigational and so much more
I am the very model of a Caribbean Commodore!
[CHORUS]
In short in matters naval, navigational and so much more
I am the very model of a Caribbean Commodore!
The world's now an unwelcome place for people most piratical
From Sparrow to Sao Feng I think they'd best take a sabbatical
I know the Caribbean from Bermuda to the Leeward Isles
And chased rum runners from their roosts with ruthless condescending smiles
I've made the sealanes doubly safe for Beckett's trading company
But wasn't stealing Jones's heart a personal act of piracy?
Ah, ours is not to reason why, for duty calls as once before
There's no rest for the weary, wary Caribbean Commodore!
[CHORUS]
There's no rest for the weary, wary Caribbean Commodore!
There's no rest for the weary, wary Caribbean Commodore!
There's no rest for the weary, wary Caribbean Commodore!
Well I can you just how well a long nine volley will perform
And tell you all the minutae of Captain Roberts'* uniform
In short in matters naval, navigational and so much more
I am the very model of a Caribbean Commodore!
[CHORUS]
In short in matters naval, navigational and so much more
I am the very model of a Caribbean Commodore!
(Bridge - slower tempo)
When I'm promoted admiral and once again regain my sword
And seek the hidden hideout of the legendary pirate lords
When I have learnt my true love's path is parallel but can't be joined
And opened up her prison's door with keys piratic'ly purloined
And face mer-men maniacal with blade and pistol in my hand
And stab a squid-faced Scottish rogue who cannot seem to step on land
In short when I have faced my fears and thereby met my destiny...
... (destiny, destiny, what rhymes with destiny)
... (ah I got it!)
You'll say a better Commodore was not employed by Walt Disney!
[CHORUS]
You'll say a better Commodore was not employed by Walt Disney!
You'll say a better Commodore was not employed by Walt Disney!
You'll say a better Commodore was not employed by Walt Disney!
When I choose the side where honour lies, although it means a prison door.
And I learned the things you only know from having been to Singapore
Then I shall be, what no one else has ever, ever been before
The true blue perfect model of a Caribbean Commodore!
[CHORUS]
Then I shall be, what no one else has ever, ever been before
The true blue perfect model of a Caribbean Commodore!
* - Captain Bartholomew Roberts was well known for his stylish and extravagant dress. All Rights Reserved 2007 - Black Pearl Philippines
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A fine chantey, mate.
Very well done. The alliterative "And opened up her prison's door with keys piratic'ly purloined" stood out for me.
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