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A song about Christopher Columbus!

In 1492 I was terrified

Kept thinking the Atlantic Ocean had no ‘other side’

But then I got 3 wooden ships from the King and Queen of Spain

And I sailed off, found America and made it home again!

And now I’m back!   From my big trip!

Brought coffee, fags, potatoes and diseases in my super ship

The natives started out quite friendly – they were clever, strong and brave.

Then they tried to kick us out, so now we’re treating them like slaves!

Columbus – me! I am the guy

Who wants to sail into the unknown ocean? I’ll give it a try!

I took a compass and a quadrant and I sailed for 70 days

And when I finally arrived, I had found the USA!

And now I’m back! From my big trip!

Brought coffee, fags, potatoes and diseases in my super ship

For this, I’m famous round the world but my bubble’s just been burst

They say a Viking called Leif Erikson reached the US first!

With the help of my superior navigation

And the Far East as my aim and destination

I was searching for a new route to buy jewels, silk and spice

Europeans would get richer, and I’d get paid – hey nice!

Why did you act so tough Columbus? You might wonder

But you don’t get the kind of pressure we were under

The Portuguese, the Dutch and British were all trying to explore

But thanks to me the Spanish crown was the first to step ashore!

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