Keel Haul, Y'all (Rough Cut, Lyrics) (Patreon)

The latest In the 'Verse podcast is focused on the episode "Ariel" from Firefly. One of the lines that stuck me was when Mal said, "I hear they used to keel haul traitors". This seemed like an excellent time to write modern sea shanty of the 'Verse. 

This has a great rhythm and melody It'll be fun to sing.

I'm not sure the lyrics are solid. I feel like they need a lot of work. I like the fusion of country and sea shanty ("Keel haul", and  "y'all"), But the story is weak, I think... Or maybe it's just too Firefly-centric. I'm not sure. I'll have to think on it.

In the meantime, here's the lyrics

Keel Haul, Y'all

Come out of the black. Come when you call. You Betray your friendsYou won't last long all by yourself. This is your end. Don't think you know. Don't think you care. We're here for you.But when you draw that knife on us, then you are through.

When you were young, Christmas was new, you revealed your greedBetrayed the spirit of the holiday, like it was your needThere’s more to life and than rich man’s Gold, how do we tellYou so you understand and we don’t send you to hell

You showed your colors. You showed your hand. That's sad for youBecause you’ll get no mercy from those hands of blueWe’ll knock you down and lock you up. Dump you in the black. But we are family, repent. we’ll take you back. 

Keel haul, Keel haul y’all You're in danger of losing your life this time to the squallKeel haul, Keel haul y’all You better get used to your gorram crew.   If you wanna belong