The order came, the die was cast,
McClellan was removed at last,
While far and near o’er hill and dale,
In thrilling notes the accents fell—
“Come back to us McClellan!”
The bold, the brave, the fearless men,
When he had passed beyond their ken,
Bowed down their heads their tears to hide,
While still within their hearts they cried—
“Come back to us McClellan!”