Captain, Oh Captain

Captain, oh Captain, there's trouble I fear,
From over the hillside an army's appeared.
The castles's surrounded for more than a mile,
And it looks like they're planning to stay for a while.

"Keep the gate bolted, our banner on high,
And caution the sentries to keep a sharp eye.
The men of this castle are sturdy and tough,
We're loyal and brave when the going is rough."

Captain, oh Captain, there's trouble I fear,
Our walls still stand firm but I see no help near.
Our storerooms are empty down to the bare rock,
And the cook has just roasted your favorite hawk.

"Keep the gate bolted, our banner on high,
And spice well my goshawk that ne'er more shall fly.
The men of this castle are sturdy and tough,
We're loyal and brave when the going is rough."

Captain, oh Captain, there's trouble I fear,
The siege still continues, our peril is clear,
For though we have weapons in plenty it's true,
The last of the rats has been made into stew.

"Keep the gate bolted, our banner on high,
We will not surrender, though death may be nigh.
The men of this castle are sturdy and tough,
We're loyal and brave when the going is rough."

Captain, oh captain, there's trouble I fear,
The brewer have told me -- we've run out of beer.
"Lower the drawbridge, let them do their worst,
We're loyal and brave, except when we thirst!"