When I'm Made Captain - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
WHEN I'M MADE CAPTAIN. Copyright, 1883, by Russell Brothers. Words and Music by Will King. 
I'm a jolly midshipman, adored by my crew, My craft she is sound, and my lags she is true; And when I've to leave her and ordered to sea I whisper these words as we part on the quay: 
Chorus. Good-bye, my darling, don't pipe your eye, Another fond kiss, love, another good-bye; If you're true to me while I'm on the sea. When I'm made captain, my mate you shall be. 
My Polly's the model of womanly grace, A fine figure head with a sweet looking face; A spirit as proud as the breakers ahead, But often breaks down when these words I have said:-Chorus. 
They say that a sailor in every port, Has either a wife or a sweetheart to court; But if ever suspicion should darken Poll's brow, These few parting words always keep her in tow: - Chorus. 
The time is approaching when Polly and I Will get the knot made which no hand can untie. She'llact as my compass to help me to steer. And I shan't any more have to sing in her ear:- Chorus.