I have sung a version of this for decades - I don't know who I got it from, I know heard it sung - I am not sure of the spelling of Galway/Galvey for instance. I also have words for the rogues march. Now the drum beats up again For all true soldiers, gentlemen To list and serve without delay Go over the hills and far away CHORUS Over hills and o'er the plain Through Flanders Portugal and Spain Queen Ann commmands and we obey When over the hills and far away There's twenty shillings on the drum For he who volunteers to come There's shirt and coat and present pay When over the hills and far away He who's forced to go and fight Will never gain true honour by it The volunteer will win the day Whan over the hills and far away No more from sound of gun retreat Whilst Marlborough and Galvay beat The French and Spaniards every day When over the hills and far away Aprentice Thomas may refuse To do as his angry master chose For he is free to sing and play He's over the hills and far away We then shall lead more happy lives By getting rid of brats and wives That scold and grumble as they may We're over the hills and far away Come on now boys and you shall see That very soon you 'll Captains be You'll whore and rant through every day When over the hills and far away The tune I use is very slightly plainer than the one used in Sharp's Rifles, the popularity of the program is obvious as the chorus always gets the ornamentation thrust upon it Should I put the words to the rogues march on here? Anne
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