I wrote this part in Captive Hope which called for a pirate sing-along.

No really. These pirates enjoy singing. They are masters of the sea shanty, but a ballad will sneak into the repertoire every now and again. So, I left that part of the story empty while deliberating the song I must choose. I thought about incorporating a classic, but decided to write my own. I got inspiration for the tune/rhythm of  the ballad from a song I love, though. I wonder if anyone can figure it out…

Here’s the seafaring ballad I wrote for my book. Tell me what you think of it!

Sea’s Call

The bonny lass, she breached my soul

Took from me every thought of sea

She was so sweet, my heart she stole

Ripped from my chest with ne’er a thought

I loved her deep, as all could go

But ocean swells, I longed to row

I left my lass, back on the shore

She was my heart, the sea my call

We sailed the tides and we did roam

Traveled the seas and took our time

But O my soul, it was at home

Back with the lass who’d stole my heart

I dared not think about that gal

Or send my lads to death and hell

For we were naught, but in a storm

Caught by the waves of Triton’s lore

As Death called out my very name

I could not think but of my dame

If I had stayed at home with her

I would not know the price of fame

Here it is set to a tune inspired by “In Christ Alone”