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A War Song 
A War Song 
Hark, hark, the sound of war is heard And we must all attend Take up our arms and go with speed, Our country to defend. 
Our parent state has turned our foe, Which fills our land with pain; Her gallant ships, manned out for war Come thund'ring o'er the main. 
There's Carleton, Howe, and Clinton, too, And many thousands more, May cross the sea, hut all in vain Our rights we'll ne'er give o'er. 
Our pleasant homes they do invade, Our property devour; And all because we won't submit To their despotic power. 
Husbands must leave their loving wives And sprightly youths attend, Leave their sweethearts and risk their lives Their country to defend. 
May they be heroes in the field Have heroes' fame in store; We pray the Lord to be their shield Where thundering cannons roar. 
From Songbook of the American Revolution, Rabson Tune: Portsmouth