An’ when town bell begin to ring
Some tried to be happy and begin to sing.
Some from Newport News, so I am tol’,
An’ some in France where it was col’.
Jes’ carry me over in de lan’ of France
Where every soldier will have a fightin’ chance.
That vessel leave New York with thousands on board,
Steam ship carry such a heavy load.
Lawd, I’m over in very strange lan’,
Wid all soldiers walk han’ in han’.