Stealing The William lyrics

Jack had spied a prize Jack had spied a ship A twelve-ton mighty sloop The William was the pinch We slipped with muffled oars Under the guise of night And when we came aboard ‘Twas not a soul in sight The fools were down there drinkin’ Down in the ragged tavern So we took from underneath 'em Stole off with The William Oh, what an easy prize Oh, what an easy win Oh, what a merry high When we stole The William We didn’t foresee the threat For such an easy win How we’d come to regret Stealing The William A shadow, a shadow was looming A ship, a ship was gaining And all the men, all the men Were drinking A Man-O-War, a Man-O-War Was gaining