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THE CAPTAIN VS. THE ADMIRAL

THE CAPTAIN HE RIDES IN A MOTORBOAT,
THE ADMIRAL HE RIDES IN A BARGE,
IT ISN'T A DAMN BIT FASTER, BIT FASTER,
BUT IT GIVES THE OLD BASTARD A CHARGE.

THE CAPTAIN HE SLEEPS IN A HAMMOCK,
THE ADMIRAL HE SLEEPS IN A BED.
IT ISN'T A DAMN BIT SOFTER, BIT SOFTER,
BUT IT'S TWENTY FEET NEARER THE HEAD.

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A TUNE I LEARNED IN COLLEGE.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector are the same person.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): NAVY SONG

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest

Date learned: 11-16-1969

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