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 * the fears of some folks I don't share,
 * Still it's all very well to prepare,

In order to show, both to friend and to foe,
 * That we're able a contest to bear;
 * Beyond this, if the foeman should land
 * On our dear little free native strand,

There are hearts bold and true, there's the Bed and the Blue,
 * Between England and danger to stand.
 * Then hurrah! for the Red and the Blue,
 * The gallant, the bold, and the true;

If foemen should come, sound trumpet and drum,
 * And rely on the Red and the Blue.


 * Yet, mingled with Ocean's loud roar,
 * Should the "battle-cry" ring on our shore,

In old England's behoof who would dare stand aloof?
 * We should fight as we've oft fought before.
 * Ev'ry heart that was loyal and true
 * Would join with the Red and the Blue;

So if foemen should come, sound trumpet and drum,
 * And trust to the Red and the Blue.
 * Then hurrah! for the Red and the Blue, &c.