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Tennessee River Pirate

Well I am called Captain Owl Talons and my ship is called the phantom dragon I carry precious jewels, incenses, spices and priceless works of art And hide my booty in the wide open caves no one else knows about But the Cherokees to this day.... Well I've traveled every river in the United States of America and Caused quite a ruckus and riots by bigots who still fear the way Of the pirate... Well I may look a mess and smell to high Heaven, no I can't remember The last time I took a bath, it might been about seven but the joke Is on you I am the wealthiest man in the world, someday I might Retire and live as a hermit at the top of Signal Mtn. Maybe I'll go to Church and repent and sing a choir but as of today I'm not ready to trade These waters for a fireside rocking chair... No 'cuz I love the smell of Chattanooga and its clean fresh air, I love The thrill of standing at my ship's wheel, I love being a living legend and Wanted men...so catch me, catch me if you can... Tennessee River Pirate, Tennessee River Pirate and I'll die as I am!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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