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ACT II

No. 13: SONG (Captain Corcoran)

"Fair moon, to thee I sing"

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Same Scene. Night. Awning removed. Moonlight. Captain discovered singing on poop deck, and accompanying himself on a mandolin. Little Buttercup seated on quarterdeck, gazing sentimentally at him.

Eric Thornton as Captain Corcoran, 1950s

Captain. Fair moon, to thee I sing, Bright regent of the heavens, Say, why is everything Either at sixes or at sevens? Say, why is everything Either at sixes or at sevens? I have lived hitherto Free from breath of slander, Beloved by all my crew — A really popular commander. But now my kindly crew rebel, My daughter to a tar is partial, Sir Joseph storms, and, sad to tell, He threatens a court martial! Fair moon, to thee I sing, Bright regent of the heavens, Say, why is everything Either at sixes or at sevens? Fair moon, to thee I sing, Bright regent of the heavens.

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