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I had a soldier, a soldier, a soldier, I wish I had a soldier to fight for love of me Marie has a soldier, a soldier, a soldier, Marie has a soldier, a gallant man is he.

I wish I had a bright flag, a gay flag, a dear flag, I would love a fair flag to fly in liberty, Gretchen has a big flag, a brave flag, a strong flag, Gretchen has a fine flag that floats all high and free.

I wish I had a small ship, a strong ship, a good ship, I would love a trim ship to sail upon the sea. Rh