John Sullivan - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
JOHN SULLIVAN. 
I have something new! just listen to what I have to say; It's of a noted pugilist, one of the present day; I wish to give him credit and he ought to get much more. For beating all the Johnny Bulls that landed on our shore. 
Some people seem to slight him; but why should they do that! For beating all the Johnnies, so important und fat? We don't forget old England in by-gone days of yore. When in the days of Washington, they trampled on our shore. 
We drove them from the country-our nation it is free. Now, Sullivan whips their champions, with me you will agree; He is a credit to the country -of his valor we are proud; And may be live one hundred years before he needs a shroud. 
So, when be comes among you boys, deal with him on the square; He is our great American champion-such men as him are rare. You'll always find him sociable and nothing of a scum; He protects our nation's honor us in the days of Washington. 
They telegraph from Liverpool they're coming to America To fight our noble champion--they are doing so to-day; Well, let them come-our ports are free-and before them be will stand; That much respected Boston boy- our brave John Sullivan.