The National Music of America - online book

The Sources & Factors Influential In Forming America's Music.

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	Our country calls all hands to arms, We hear but to obey; Nor shall home's most endearing charms Steal one weak thought away. Our saucy craft shall roam the deep, We've sworn, lads, to defend her; Trim, taught and tight, we'll brave the fight, Our motto " No Surrender! " Then sling the bowl, etc. Our home is on the mountain wave, Our flag floats proudly free ; No boasting despot, tyrant, knave, Shall crush fair Liberty. Firmly we'll aid her glorious cause, We'll die, boys, to defend her ; We'll brave the foe, where'er we go, Our motto " No Surrender I" Then sling the bowl, etc.
	Boys ! if perchance it may befall, When storm of battle raves,