Gentlemen of Fortune

I’m always dressed in stunning attire 
Donning hat and cravat till the day I retire
As a Gentleman of Fortune, I must appear honourable 
It makes my behaviour far more tolerable

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I sail this ship and collect my dues 
From English, French and Spanish crews
I’ve said it before but just for clarity
I deny all accusations of piracy

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That’s right 
He’s a rough and a cad and a rake
But a gentleman, of that, make no mistake
He’s a whip and toff and a snob and a rat 
But we’re going to forgive all of that
 

[chorus]
Because a
Gentleman of Fortune always keeps his word 
For him to be uncivilised, why that is quite absurd
He always pays his debts 
And he never acts out of spite 
But if you have to kill a man
It costs nothing to be polite

No!

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Of the finest cuisine, I take much delight
Spluttering through mouthfuls of lobster every night
In the art of fencing, my skill is superior
I’ve sheathed my sword into many a posterior

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My oratory splendour is second to none
All other suitors will be quite undone
I aim to woo and succeed without falter 
Especially when seducing your youngest daughter

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That’s right he’s a git and a swine and a cheat
The like of which we can’t compete
He’s a wag and a deuce and a felon at best
Probably guilty of double incest 
But we don’t mind we really can’t protest

[chorus]
Because a
Gentleman of Fortune always keeps his word 
For him to be uncivilised, why that is quite absurd
He always pays his debts 
And he never acts out of spite 
But if you have to kill a man
It costs nothing to be polite
No!

[chorus]
Because a
Gentleman of Fortune always keeps his word 
For him to be uncivilised, why that is quite absurd
He always pays his debts 
And he never acts out of spite 
But if you have to kill a man
It costs nothing to be polite

Yes, if you have to kill a man
It costs nothing to be polite
No!