Description
It was the day after the birthday of Gus Cannon, a good excuse to play a few tunes by Cannon's Jug Stompers.
But when Old Duke o' Wellington came into view
Well, the excitement was intense
Up rode the Duke on a lovely white 'orse,
To find out the cause of the bother;
He looks at the musket and then at old Sam,
And he talked to Old Sam like a brother,
'Sam, Sam, pick oop tha' musket,'
The Duke said, as quiet as could be.
'Sam, Sam, pick oop tha' musket;
Coom on, lad, just to please me.'
'Alright, Duke,' said Old Sam, 'just for thee I'll oblige,
And to show thee I meant no offence.'
So Sam picked it up. 'Gradely, lad,' said the Duke,
'Right-o, boys, let battle commence.'
