Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)
Mellomen, The Mellomen, Disney, Disney Chorus
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Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me We pillage, we plunder, we rifle, and loot Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot Drink up me 'earties, yo ho Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me We extort, we pilfer, we filch, and sack Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho Maraud and embezzle, and even high-jack Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me We kindle and char, inflame and ignite Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho We burn up the city, we're really a fright Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho We're rascals, scoundrels, villans, and knaves Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho We're devils and black sheep, really bad eggs Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me We're beggars and blighters, ne'er-do-well cads Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho Aye, but we're loved by our mommies and dads Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho
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Written by: F Xavier Atencio, George Edward Bruns
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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11 facts about this song
Creation"Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" was composed and produced by George Bruns for Disney in 1967.
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LyricistsRenowned Disney staff songwriters, Xavier Atencio and Francis Xavier "X" Atencio, wrote the lyrics to "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)".
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Use in AttractionsIt serves as the theme song for the Pirates of the Caribbean attractions at Disney theme parks.
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Disney AlbumsThe song has appeared on numerous Disney compilation albums, including "Classic Disney", "Disneyland/Walt Disney World: The Official Album", and "Disney's 75 Years of Music & Memories".
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Cinema InfluenceThis popular song greatly influenced the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series and it is heard in all five films.
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Music Genre"Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life For Me)" has a sea shanty style, which is typical of pirate or maritime themes.
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Covered by ArtistsMany artists, bands, and orchestras have covered "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)," demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Cultural ImpactThis song has cemented itself in popular culture, being referenced or used in numerous other films, television shows, and even video games.
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Influence on LiteratureIt has also influenced literature, with its lyrics quoted in the book "Pirate Latitudes" by Michael Crichton.
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Song LengthThe original recording of "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" is approximately 5 minutes, 45 seconds long. However, the duration may vary in different versions or renditions of the song.
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Honors and AchievementsIn 2007, to mark the song's 40th anniversary, Disneyland held a "Pirate for a Day" contest.
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