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Rh 'Is girl she goes with a bombardier

Before 'er month is through;

An' the banns are up in church, for she's got the beggar hooked,

Which is just what a girl would do.

We fought 'bout a dog—last week it were—

No more than a round or two;

But I strook 'im cruel 'ard, an' I wish I 'adn't now,

Which is just what a man can't do.

'E was all that I 'ad in the way of a friend,

An' I've 'ad to find one new;

But I'd give my pay an' stripe for to get the beggar back,

Which it's just too late to do.

So it's knock out your pipes an' follow me!

An' it's finish off your swipes an' follow me!

Oh, 'ark to the fifes a-crawlin'!

Follow me—follow me 'ome!