The British Grenadiers

The origins of this famous song are obscure. It probably dates from the late 17th century, although the first printed version appears in 1749.
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Some talk of Alexander, and some of Hercules,
Of Conon and Lysander and some of Meltiadies
But of all the world's brave heroes there's none that can compare,
With a tow row row row row
To the British Grenadiers

Whene'er we are commanded
To storm the pallisades
Our leaders march with fuses
And we with hand grenades.
We throw them from the glacis
About our enemy's ears
With a tow row row row row
To the British Grenadiers

Then let us crown a bumper
And drink a health to those
Who carry caps and pouches,
That wear the louped clothes.
May they and their commanders
Live happy all their years,
With a tow row row row row
To the British Grenadiers

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