Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-01

vi. IIoW inc Tune HAS CO1tlC, NY DONS, 10
crosse the Yankees line.
We remember they were rebels once, and
conquered John Burgoync.
Wen subduc these mighty Democrats and
pull their dwellings down.
And we'll have the State inhabited by
subjects of the Crown.
Chorus--W ere the noble lads, etc
We've as choice a British army as ever
crossed the seas,
We'll burn both town and city, and with
smoke becloud the skies
Wen subduc the old Green Mountain
i;oys their Washington is gone.
And well play them Yankee Doodle as
tho Yankees did Burgoync.
Chcrus--Wo'rc, etc.
Now we've reached the Plattsburgl,
banks. my boys and here we'll make
a stand,
Until we take tho Yankee fleet Nc Donoug!,
doth command.
We've the GROWER and the Eagle, that
from Smith We took away.
And We'll have their noble fleet, that lies
anchored in the bay.
Chorus--Wc'rc. etc.
o, our fleet is hove in view. my boys, tho
cannon loudly roar.
With death upon our cannon balls, we'll
drcnch their decks with gore.
We've water craft sufficient to sink them
in an hour,
But Inc order is 10 board, and the Yankee
flag Iostroy.
Chorus-W,'re, etc.
Now the battles growing hot, my boys. 7
don't knoY how twill turn,
While McDonoush's boats on swivcls
hung. continually do burn.
We see such constant flashing that the
smoke becolids the day.
And our larger boats have struck, and our
smaller run away.
Chorus-O we've got far from Can
ada, run for life. boys, run.
O. Provost he sish'd aloud, and to his
officers he said.
wish tho dovl and those Yankees could
but sail alongside.
For the tars Of France and England can't
stand before them WELL
For think they'd fog the devil, and drive
MN bdtk 10 nell.
Chorus--O, we've got, etc.
Now we've reached the Chazy Heights.
my bows vel make short delay.
10 rest our weary limbs. and to feed our
beasts on hay,
Soon McDonough's cocks began to crow.
twas heard at Stark's barn.
And report throughout the camp. was
the general alarm.
Chorus-O, we've got, etc.
o, Provost he sighed aloud. and to his
officers did say,
The Yankee troops arc hove In sight. and
hell will he to pay.
Shall We fight like men OF courage, and ID
the best We can.
When We know they'll fog MS two Ia
one; ! think we'd better run.
Chorus--O, we've got. etc.
Now if over reach Quebec alive Ill
surely stay at home.
For McDonough's gained victory. the
devil fight Macombe.
had rather fight IA thousand troops, as
good as ever crossed the seas,
Than fifty of those Yankees behind the
slumps and trees.
Chorus--O, we've got too far, etc.
They told us that the Federalists were
friendly to the Crown.
That they would Join our army and the
Democrats pull down,
But they all unite together, as hand OF
brothers Joined.
They will fight for independence till the!
die upon the ground.
Chorus-O. we've got too far, etc.
The old '75s have sailed forth, upon theil
clutches they do lean,
With their rifles leveled at us, with theil
specs" they take good aim.
For there's no retreat in those. my boys
who'd rather die than run.
And we make do doubt that these arr
those who conquered John Burgoync
Chorus-O. we've got too far, etc.
Now we've reached tho British ground M!
boys. wen have a day or rest.
And l wish my soul that ! could sa!
'twould be a day Of mirth.
But I've left SO many troops behind !
causes me to mourn.
And il ever fight tho Yankees more IL
surely stay at home.
Chorus--Wc'rc the noble lads Of Can
ada, st y g, boys, stay.
Here's health to all the British troops
likewise General Provost.
And to our respective families, and tn
girls we love most,
To McDonoush and Macombe. and t
every Yankee boy.
Now I'LL up our tumblers for ! never wa
SO dry.
Chv-us-We're the noble lads of Can
ada, we'll stay at home. boys. stay.