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NYJ-N.770.045
12 Apr 1770:41 (1424)
A NEW SONG.
Much in vogue among the friends to arbitrary power, and the
soldiery at Castle Island; where it was composed, since the
troops have evacated the town of Boston.
You simple Bostonians, I'd have you beware,
Of your Liberty-Tree I would have you take care.
For if that we chance to return to the town,
Your houses and stores will come tumbling down.
Derry down, down, Hey. Derry down.
2. If you will not agree to Old England's laws,
I fear that K--g H--k will soon get the yaws:
But he need not fear, for I swear we will,
For the want of a codtor, give him a hard pill.
Derry down, &c.
3. A brave reinforcement, we soon think to get;
Then we will make you poor pumpkins to sweat:
Our drums they'll rattle, and then you will run
To the devil himself, from the sign of a gun.
Derry dowy, &c.
4. Our fleet and our army, they soon will arrive,
Then to a bleak island you shall not us drive.
In every house, you shall have three or Jour,
And if that will not please you, you shall have half a
score.
Derry down, &c.
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