Words to British Grenadiers
Research has shown that the words can reach six verses and therefore all known words to the verses are shown below:
| Verse 1 Some talk of Alexander, And some of Hercules Of Hector and Lysander, And such great names as these. But of all the world's great heroes, There's none that can compare With a tow, row, row, row, row, row, To the British Grenadier. |
Verse 2 Those heroes of antiquity Ne'er saw a cannon ball Or knew the force of powder To slay their foes withal. But our brave boys do know it, And banish all their fears, Sing tow, row, row, row, row, row, For the British Grenadier. |
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| Verse 3 Whene'er we are commanded To storm the palisades Our leaders march with fusees, And we with hand grenades. We throw them from the glacis, About the enemies' ears. Sing tow, row, row, row, row, row, The British Grenadiers. |
Verse 4 And when the siege is over, We to the town repair The townsmen cry, "Hurra, boys, Here comes a Grenadier! Here come the Grenadiers, my boys, Who know no doubts or fears! Then sing tow, row, row, row, row, row, The British Grenadiers. |
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| Verse 5 The God of War was pleased and great Bellona smiles To see these noble heroes of our British Isles And all the Gods celestial, descending from their spheres, Beheld with adoration The British Grenadiers |
Verse 6 Then let us fill a bumper, And drink a health to those Who carry caps and pouches, And wear the louped clothes. May they and their commanders Live happy all their years With a tow, row, row, row, row, row, For the British Grenadiers. |
