The next section is labeled “Later Songs.“ THE COLLAR AND THE KERCHIEF. Air — “John Brown.” Grover Cleveland is a collar of extraordinary size, So that many men mistake him for a corset in disguise, He standeth on his tip-toes and he looketh with surprise, As we go marching on. Chorus. — Glory, etc. WhenContinue reading “Uncle Jumbo”
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Higher than Gilderoy’s Kite
THE PEOPLE’S SONG. Air — “Gilderoy.” We long to see the season come When we can vote for Harrison, For there is nothing can prevent His being the next President; He leads the cause against Free Trade, And we propose to give him aid; O, Grover dear, you’d better run Than measure swords with Harrison!Continue reading “Higher than Gilderoy’s Kite”
The Red Bandana
CAMPAIGN SONG. Air — “Good-by, My Lover, Good-by.” O Democrats, hear the trumpet blow, Good-by, free traders, good-by! Pack up your grips, its time to go, Good-by, free traders, good-by! Protection is the people’s wealth, Good-by, free traders, good-by! And we will guard the Nation’s health, Good-by, free traders, good-by! Chorus. By, Cleveland, by,Continue reading “The Red Bandana”
Bringing the Jubilee
THE OLD BATTLE FLAG. Air — “Marching Through Georgia” Hoist the good old flag, my boys, we always loved so well, And fling it to the breeze again, ‘though torn by shot and shell, And as we gaze upon its stars we’ll think of those who fell, While we were fighting in Dixie. Chorus. Hurrah!Continue reading “Bringing the Jubilee”
None But Tyrants
ON TO VICTORY! Air — “Scots wha kae.” Men, whose sires for freedom bled! Men, whom patriots oft have led! Men, by treasury spoils unfed, On, to victory! Now’s the day and now’s the hour! See approach the tyrant’s power! Shall we to the tyrant’s cower? Shall we turn and flee? Hear the foe’s insultingContinue reading “None But Tyrants”
JAMES D. MACDONALD 