Various Artists - The Shot Heard Round The World |
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The Shot Heard Round The World
Various Artists "The British are coming! The British are coming!" Set the nation on its ear, Now, the ride of Paul Revere And the shot at Lexington heard 'round the world, When the British fired in the early dawn The War of Independence had begun, The die was cast, the rebel flag unfurled. And on to Concord marched the foe Waking folks and searching all around To seize the arsenal there you know, Till our militia stopped them in their tracks, At the old North Bridge we turned them back And chased those redcoats back to Boston town. And the shot heard 'round the world Was the start of the Revolution. Take your powder, and take your gun. The Minute Men were ready, on the move. Report to General Washington. Hurry men, there's not an hour to lose! Now, at famous Bunker Hill, Even though we lost, it was quite a thrill, Outnumbered and low on ammunition The rebel Colonel Prescott proved he was wise; As the British stormed his position He said, "Hold your fire till you see the whites of their eyes!" Though the next few years were rough, General Washington's men proved they were tough, Those hungry, ragged boys would not be beat. One night they crossed the Delaware, Surprised the Hessians in their lair, And at Valley Forge they just bundled up their feet! Now the shot heard 'round the world Was the start of the Revolution. The Minute Men were ready, on the move. Report to General Washington. Take your blanket, and take your son. We've got our rights and now it's time to prove. That they won the admiration Well, they showed such determination Of countries across the sea like France and Spain, Who loaned the colonies ships and guns And put the British on the run And the Continental Army on its feet again. And though they lost some battles too, The Americans swore they'd see it through, Their raiding parties kept up, hit and run. Bottled up by Washington and the French Fleet, >From the shot heard 'round the world At Yorktown the British could not retreat, To the end of the Revolution Cornwallis surrendered and finally we had won! The continental rabble took the day And the father of our country Beat the British there at Yorktown And brought freedom to you and me and the U.S.A.! God Bless America, Let Freedom Ring |
