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Rh My chance is equal and is fair.

I hope, indeed, that I may live;

In need I have a life to give.

My father long has done his part;

He gave me home and all his heart.

I'd be unworthy of my race

If peril now I dared not face.

My country has done all for me;

I gladly serve to keep it free.

I hope, indeed, that I may live;

In need I have a life to give.

I feel my heart is strong within;

I prize the chance to fight and win.

And if I perish, I but ask

That word come back I did my task.

I'll act so that no blush of shame

Will come to them that bear my name.

I'm happy that, where'er I roam,

My father is secure at home.

I hope, indeed, that I may live;

In need I have a life to give.

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