Subject: Lyr Add: Madison, Union & Liberty (1808)
From:
chico
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 06:00 AM
AIR -- [Unknown. Chords from Oscar Brand's album 'Presidential Campaign Songs']
Em D Em
As yon effulgent orb of light with beaming glory sinks to rest
Em D Em
Veiled in a gloomy cloud of night his splendors vanish from the West
D Bm G
So Jefferson to shade retires but Madison like morn, appears
D Bm G Em
Fresh confidence and hope inspires and light again the nation cheers
Em B7
Huzza for Madison Huzza!
Em D Em
For Union and America!
Late have the foes to freedom sought our happy union to divide
For which our heroes bravely fought for which our patriots bravely died
But vain their efforts yet have proved the temple still unshaken stands
Nor by the power of faction moved, nor levelled by rebellion's hands
For should the Tories all unite and join again with British foes
Hell would rejoice at such a sight but heav'n in justice interpose
Millions of freedom, firm and brave would grasp the keen avenging steel
Lightning would storm o'er every wave and thunders from our Navy peal
To blast the wretch who dare betray
The PEOPLE OF AMERICA
Then join, ye friends of Freedom, join! For lo! Sedition marches forth
With whom infernal fiends combine the south to sever from the North
To crush the trators of our land, be ready at a moment's call
United--safely shall we stand; Divided--we are sure to fall
[Anonymous from 1808 broadside, no tune indicated]
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