Go back in history and it will show

It's mostly about either "stay" or "go!

Choosing the time to head away

Is down to experience come the day.

Acquiring an empire provided that...

Knowing when to tip the hat.

If being run by others is your need

This seems contrary to our creed,

Buccaneers and bravos bold

Fill the history books of old,

And who amongst those doughty braves

Could forget we never would be slaves.

Let's pack our bags and bid goodbye

To those who wink the ingrate's eye,

For out of courage new chances flow,

When it's time to leave, the English know.

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