SONG OF THE ROAD
Cheerily upon the road
Tramp we all together,
Bearing every one his load
Through the changeful weather.
To one Hope we all belong,
To one Fate a debtor,
Songs must cheer our steps along,
Mirth the road make better.
Wishes cannot make a horse,
Only beggars would ride;
We must meet the fairy force
In each sombre wood-side.
We must bravely tread the way,
Gaily sing together,
Till we reach the endless day,
Heaven’s golden weather.