Verse 1
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Well I used to be a farmer and I made a living fine
CEmD
I had a little stretch of land along the Cp line
GCDG
But times were tough and though I tried the money wasnt there
CEmD
And the bankers came and took my land and told me fair is fair
Bridge
EmAm
I looked for every kind of job , the answer always no
EmD
Hire you now, theyd always laugh, we just let 20 go
EmAm
The government, they promised me a measly little sum
EmD
But Ive got too much pride to end up just another bum
CEm Am
Then I thought who gives a damn if all the jobs are gone
D
Im gonna be a pirate
D
on the River Saskatchewan
Chorus
GD
And its a hee (Ho)! Hi (Ho!)
CEmD
Comin down the plains
CEmD
Stealin wheat and barley and all the other grains
GD
And its a Ho (Hey)! Hi (Hey)!
CEmD
Farmers bar your doors
EmCDG
When you see the jolly roger on reginas mighty shores
