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BEP(F.768.034
22 Aug 1768:41 (1717)
The following song being now much in vogue, and of late is
hear resounding in almost all companies in town, and by way
of eminence called "The Liberty Song," you are desired to
re-publish in your `circulating' paper for the benefit of
the whole continent of America.
(To the tune of Hearts of Oak)
Come, join hand in hand, brave Americans all,
And rouse your bold hearts at fair Liberty's call,
No tyrannous acts shall suppress your just claim,
Or stain with dishonor America's name.
In Freedom we're born, & in Freedom we'll live,
Our purses are ready,
Steady, Friends, steady,
Not as slaves but as freemen our money we'll give.
. . . [7 more verses with chorus follow]
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