Discover the story of the song > Barrett’s Privateers – Stan Rogers

The protagonist is reminiscing about his time as a member of Barrett's Privateers, a group of sailors who were given permission by the king to attack American ships. However, things did not go well for them - their ship was in poor condition, they faced hardships at sea, and were eventually defeated by a Yankee ship. The protagonist is now a broken man, missing his legs, and reflecting on the past.