The Pirates of Torbay

I’m John Nutt a pirate of old
I sailed the seas daring and bold
From Devon's shores I set sail
In search of riches and a thrilling tale
I plundered the coast of Newfoundland
Western England felt my command
For over three years I roamed the sea
Me and my crew wild and free

Yo ho ho and a barrel of rum
We raid ships wherever they run
We plunder and we pillage from sea to land
We’re the pirates of torbay
Yo ho ho it’s the pirates cheer
We sail the seas strong and clear
Unyielding and bold kings of the sea
We’re the pirates of torbay

Me and my crew captured French ships
We lured away naval conscripts
Offered protection to settlements near
Were cunning pirates without fear
My deeds caught up with me that May
John Eliot led me astray
A pardon promised, a bond was paid
He put me in chains It was a horrible day

Sentenced to hang for a pirate's life
My future seemed marred with strife
George Calvert friend in high position
Intervened to save me that condition
With a pardon granted compensation too
I was released spirit anew
And Eliot who betrayed me for gain
Faced his judgment and the guillotine

John Nutt pirate of Torbay's fame
Left a legacy scandal and name
A daring adventurer on the treacherous sea
A tale of piracy forever will be
From land and sea sailed a pirate bold
With a parrot on his shoulder and treasure untold
He had a wooden leg hook and an eyepatch too
The fiercest pirate that you ever knew