There once was a man

The flying Dutchman by name.

The oath he did take

Are his sad claim to fame.

"To sail 'round Cape Good Hope",

Is the vow he did make.

"Even if it takes forever!"

And forever it shall take.

He gambled his soul

To the devil one day.

Who cheated and won

And took it away.

Now damned he is

Forever at sea

Never to rest

Nor be at peace.

He sails and he gambles

To reclaim his soul

From the devil who stole it

And cast it in limbo.

Bad luck he does bring

To those who see

The phantom ship

Of the Dutchman at sea.