A dreaded curse is spoken of by all men of the sea
An ancient tale of pirate's woe and sailor's tragedy
A map was drawn by grizzled men; forgotten years ago
A chest of glory and mortal sin that none should ever know

And they searched, and they searched
And they searched, and they searched
For forbidden treasure old
And this curse, and this curse
And this curse, and this curse
Shall forever now be told

A pirate captain of many years had heard these whispers grim
But lust for treasure and endless wealth had all but blinded him
He hired a crew of hardy men to help him in his cause
They never knew the danger of this bounty's evil force

And they searched, and they searched
And they searched, and they searched
For forbidden treasure old
And this curse, and this curse
And this curse, and this curse
Shall forever now be told

And they searched, and they searched
And they searched, and they searched
For forbidden treasure old
And this curse, and this curse
And this curse, and this curse
Shall forever now be told

Now stormy nights, when moon is full, will herald in their call
A ghostly crew who loot and kill 'til all before them fall
Now listen, lad, remember this, when foul winds blow agale
Lest shadow come and write your name in adage to this tale