The bells ring out a merry peal,
All hearts the inspiration feel;
The drums and cymbals joyful sound,
Flags wave, and banners stream around;
The fair their pathway strew with flowers,
And bouquets rain in fragrant showers;
Where’er they go the bonfires blaze,
And cannon thunder in their praise:
A grateful people everywhere
Extol their deeds, their worth declare;