40oz of Rum Lyrics

Captain my Captain

Can you pass me that 40 ouncer of rum

I tried cheap wine and cold beer

To make these feelings go numb

But it's the hard Spirits I'm gonna need

To help set these evil memories free

After I down these few shots

I should be able to calm my nerves

And connect these hazy dots

Mister Morgan"Captain, Sir"

Can I get that on ice

And if you got a minute

Can I get some free advice

I had me a good woman

At least that's what I thought

I came off work a bit early

And there's another pick-up truck

In my spot

She was busted yes she was caught

How many ounces of that 40 is left

Can I get five more shots while I catch my breath

Captain I was boiling over with rage

No way I was keeping the beast in it's cage

They never noticed me move up closer to the bed"I love you" in a whisper is what she said

Neither one of them heard the click of my gun

Too occupied in their fun

My head is spinning in a mess

Let me put my math to a test

Give me 10 of the 25 ounces left

Captain Morgan Sir I know it's a coward

That leaves his man behind

But he was my best friend

And he stole what was mine

Thank you for your hospitality

And for lending me your ear

It's time I get a move on any place is better

Than staying around here

I had me a good woman

At least that's what I thought

Give me the rest of that 40

So I can be on my way

My plan is to be five counties away

By the break of day

Captain sir can I ask one more favor

Before I leave for parts unknown

Can you put a few flowers

On my woman's headstone

It was my bullet

That sent my best friend to the other side

Now they're down there together

With no need to hide

40 ouncer so long

Like my woman and best friend

You're all gone

40 ouncer so long

You were a friend when I was in need

And now you're all gone