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Sail On, Magellan (Sea Shanty)

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🌊 "Sail On, Magellan" (Sea Shanty Style) 🌊 [Verse 1] Oh, Magellan was a restless man, he hailed from Portugal, He turned his eyes to Spain one day, to answer fortune’s call. Five ships he took across the sea, to sail the world around, Through storms and hunger, fear and strife, new worlds were to be found! [Chorus – all hands] ⚓ Sail on, sail on, Magellan bold, Through winds and waves untamed! The seas are wide, the stars your guide, The world will know your name! [Verse 2] He braved the straits where waters meet, the Southern winds did roar, Through days of cold and nights of dread, they pressed to find the shore. The Spice Isles glimmered far away, a promise shining true, But fate would claim his life at last, yet still his dream broke through! [Chorus – all hands] ⚓ Sail on, sail on, Magellan bold, Through winds and waves untamed! The seas are wide, the stars your guide, The world will know your name! [Bridge – call & response] (Call) Who was first to circle ‘round? (Crew responds) Magellan’s men so brave! (Call) Who lit the path where none had gone? (Crew responds) Their captain gave the way! [Final Chorus – loud and proud] ⚓ Sail on, sail on, Magellan bold, Though storms may take your flame, Your voyage carved through time itself, The world still speaks your name!