My Rum Runner

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With prohibition on you can make a
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 tidy sum
a sturdy craft a few good hands the 
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guts to run the rum
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the thirsty pay handsomely for a 
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measly little tot
but you'll pay as much in prison if 
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you happen to get caught

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I have a handsome Captain, the 
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bravest on the sea
When he makes his fortune he's gonna
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 marry me
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In his line of work he could 
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simply disappear
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My looks won't last forever, to me 
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it's plain and clear

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Chorus: My rum runner is going out
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 to sea
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    I don't know if he'll come back
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 to me,
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    don't shed a tear of sorrow for
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 early tomorrow
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    I'll have a lovely boson here 
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taking care of me

My captain always says have a backup
 plan
I've taken matters so to speak into 
my own hands
to find a good substitute to take 
care of me
if my captain goes to prison or 
perishes at sea

The master at arms has great hands 
as well
the mute young cabin boy would never
 kiss and tell
I've even had a lad or two from the 
lower deck
they can't support me properly it 
never hurts to check

Chorus

I've made the rounds and all I've 
found
are rogues and rakes and drunks
men who don't own anything but the 
contents of their trunks
not a one can stand up to my Johnny 
gone to sea
I've just heard he's made it safe 
he's coming back to me

Maybe now he has enough to take me 
down the aisle
I'll live with my captain in luxury 
and style
but if he's not ready to settle down
 with me
I'll start my search again when he 
goes out to sea