Destined to engage in a battle very soon.
Far to the right we heard the report of a signal gun
And to the left the report of another one,
In front we saw the flash and heard the report of a gun,
And was ordered to move forward in a run.
Forward double quick march was the cry,
And the surprised Yankees did swiftly fly;
They were in their tents their breakfasts cooking
And were by no means for the Rebels looking;
They left meat and vegetables cooking in the pot