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Thread #107483   Message #2228537
Posted By: Irish sergeant
04-Jan-08 - 04:39 PM
Thread Name: Tune origins: The worms crawl in...
Subject: RE: Tune origins: The worms crawl in...
I had heard the tune was also sung during the Civil War. But With no documentation, I take that as specious. The Rogue's MArch was played by musiciians when someone was drummed out of the army the lyrics go something like this:
"Poor old Soldier! poor old soldier! He got flogged because he would not soldier!" Hope this helps or is at least vaguely interesting. Neil