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Title
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Captain Grant
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Singer
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Morgan, Daniel
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
My name is Captain Grant, as I am able to say,
I am one of those bold champions who go on the highway.
With my metal bullet and ball I knocked the sentry down,
And I made my escape out of Edinburgh town.
Verse 2
Out of Edinburgh Gaol, where I made my way good,
I took my night's lodging in the shelter of a wood;
'Twas of some wicked woman, she did me betray,
And she had me surrounded as sleeping I lay.
Verse 3
I fell upon my arms - my bullet and ball -
But my powder was damp and I could not fire at all;
It was my sad misfortune then my calling for to stop,
But out of you young gallants there may be one to stop.
Verse 4
Oh 'tis here now I must lie till Assizes do come round,
My heart is filled with sorrow for my life is almost gone;
God bless my wife and family, and I hope they'll never want,
And the Lord have mercy on my soul, said bold Captain Grant.
