Alestorm is a multi-national power metal band originally from Perth, Scotland. Their music is characterized by a pirate theme, and as a result they have been dubbed a "pirate metal" band by many critics and their fanbase.
After signing to Napalm Records in 2007, their debut album Captain Morgan's Revenge, was released on 25 January 2008. Black Sails at Midnight, the band's second album, was released on 27 May 2009. The band's third album, Back Through Time, was released on 3 June 2011.
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
[Verse 1] C#m Far away in a secret cove B In the land of Sgriubh-á-dubh F# We hide our mighty pirate ship EF# From the eyes of folks like you G#G#m Aboard the good ship Matey B We brew a toxic punch F# It looks a bit like gravy EF# And it tastes like captain crunch
[Pre-Chorus 1] EF# Ephemeral, delectable BF# Entirely undetectable B You'll need a pair of spectacles G# For diplomatic dog
[Chorus] C#mBmAB I sail the seas of Sgriubh-á-dubh Island C#mBE So pour me a glass of the pegleg potion C#C#mAB Always on the search for treasure C#m So pour me a glass of the pegleg potion AB Drink to the end of time
[Instrumental] C#mEBC#m C#mEBC#m C#mEBC#m C#mEC#m
[Verse 2] C#m Take one part finest spirit B From Caribbean seas F# Mix it up with monkey brains EF# And the scrapings from your knees G# A dash of creme de cacao B A pint of french moonshine F# Shake for 15 seconds EF# Prepare for drinking time
[Pre-Chorus 2] EF# From Oregon to South Dakota BF# Underwater toilet quota AB Driving in an old Toyota G# Systematic frog
[Chorus] C#mAB I sail the seas of Sgriubh-á-dubh Island C#mE So pour me a glass of the pegleg potion BC#C#mAB Always on the search for treasure C#mB So pour me a glass of the pegleg potion AC#m Drink to the end of time
[Chorus] D#D#mBC# I sail the seas of Sgriubh-á-dubh Island D#mF#C# So pour me a glass of the pegleg potion D#mBC# Always on the search for treasure D#m So pour me a glass of the pegleg potion D#D#m Drink to the end of time D#m We'll drink to the end of time