The Battle of the Nile

The Battle of the Nile

'Twas on the ninth day of August in the year of ninety-eight, We'll sing the praise of Nelson and the bold British fleet; For the victory we have gained over the rebellious crew, And to the Mediterranean Sea, brave boys, we'll bid adieu.

Chorus: So come, you British tars, let your hands and hearts agree To protect the lives and liberties of the mother country.

At four o'clock that evening he brought that fleet in sight And like undaunted heroes we were eager for the fight. They were lying at an anchor near the Egyptian shore, Superior to the British fleet, and to take us they made sure.

Chorus: So come, you British tars, let your hands and hearts agree To protect the lives and liberties of the mother country.

Our noble captain he was slain soon after we began; Brave Cuthbert in succession he boldly took command. For four full hours that evening we engaged them on the main, And early the next morning we renewed the fight again.

Chorus: So come, you British tars, let your hands and hearts agree To protect the lives and liberties of the mother country.

Full fifty seamen we had slain, which grieved our hearts full sore. Two hundred more were wounded, lay bleeding in their gore. But early the next morning most glorious to see Our British ships of war, brave boys, were crowned with victory.

Chorus: So come, you British tars, let your hands and hearts agree To protect the lives and liberties of the mother country.

And now the fight is over and we have gained the day Nine sails we took and four we burnt, the rest they ran away. But when we come home to England, so loudly we will sing, "Success to our Majesty, boys, and long live George the King!"

Chorus: So come, you British tars, let your hands and hearts agree To protect the lives and liberties of the mother country.

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