Pirate Captain Jim Walk the plank, says Pirate Jim But Captain Jim, I …

Shel Silverstein
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Pirate Captain Jim Walk the plank, says Pirate Jim But Captain Jim, I cannot swim. Then you must steer us through the gale. But Captain Jim, I cannot sail. Then down with the galley slaves you go. But Captain Jim, I cannot row. Then you must be the pirate's clerk. But Captain Jim, I cannot work.
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Pirate Captain Jim Walk the plank, says Pirate Jim But Captain Jim, I cannot swim. Then you must steer us through the gale. But Captain Jim, I cannot sail. Then down with the galley slaves you go. But Captain Jim, I cannot row. Then you must be the pirate's clerk. But Captain Jim, I cannot work.

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