The sheet music can be seen at The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music (or click for a PDF).

THE YOUNG RECRUIT.
Words, George Linley. Music, Kücken.
Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co., no date.

1. See! These ribbons gaily streaming.
I'm a soldier now, Lizette.
I'm a soldier now, Lizette.
Yes, of battle I am dreaming
And the honor I shall get.
With a sabre by my side,
And a helmet on my brow,
And a proud steed to ride,
I shall rush on the foe.
Yes, I flatter me, Lizette,
'Tis a life that well will suit,
The gay life of a young recruit,
The gay life of a young recruit.

2. We will march away tomorrow
At the breaking of the day,
At the breaking of the day,
And the trumpets will be sounding,
And the merry cymbals play
Yet before I say goodbye,
And a last sad parting take,
As a proof of your love,
Wear this gift for my sake
Then cheer up, my own Lizette,
Let not grief your beauty stain
Soon you'll see the recruit again.
Soon you'll see the recruit again.

3. Shame! Lizette, to still be weeping,
While there's fame in store for me,
While there's fame in store for me;
Think when home I am returning,
What a joyful day 'twill be,
When to church you're fondly led,
Like some lady smartly drest,
And a hero you shall wed,
With a medal on his breast,
Ha! there's not a maiden fair,
But with welcome will salute,
The gay bride of the young recruit,
The gay bride of the young recruit.