The Ballad of Captain Kidd – Skull and Bones gameplay carries sea chanteys from all the days of old. The song known as “Captain Kidd” is based on William Kidd, a Scottish privateer who was mainly contracted to protect English assets within the North American and West Indies regions. Though, this particular song originated in post-17th century Skull and Bones era, the chantey is reputedly a mythical account of the allegations Kidd faced during his commission. Popularized in 18th century Britain, the song since had its presence in many oral histories in the English language. As far back as 19th century’s “Tales of a Traveller”, a short story collection by Geoffrey Crayon, to rock band Great Big Sea’s cover to the Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag OST.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
O, my name was Captain Kidd
As I sailed, as I sailed
O, my name was Captain Kidd
As I sailed
My name was Captain Kidd
And God’s laws I did forbid
And so wickedly I did
As I sailed, as I sailed
So wickedly I did
As I sailed
[Verse 2]
O’ I murdered William Moore
As I sailed, as I sailed
O’ I murdered William Moore
As I sailed
I laid him in his gore
Not many leagues from the shore
O’ I murdered William Moore
As I sailed, as I sailed
I murdered William Moore
As I sailed
[Verse 3]
I spied three ships from Spain
As I sailed, as I sailed
O’ I spied three ships from Spain
As I sailed
I spied three ships from Spain
And I fired on them a-main
And most of them I slain
As I sailed, as I sailed
And most of them I slain
As I sailed
[Verse 4]
Come all you young and old
See me die, see me die
Come all you young and old
See me die
You are welcome to my goal
And by it I lost my soul
Come all ye young and old
I must die, I must die
Come all ye young and old
I must die
Source: The History Magazine, Scotland Edition: Captain William Kidd, Captain Kidd Sea Shanty – YouTube
