Marching toward the battlefield,
We go with sword and drum;
Marching toward the battlefield,
O, see the army come.
Rat-a-tat, a-rat-a-tat, So loudly beats the drum, While we are singing of Lincoln.
Chorus: Hurrah! hurrah! who'll be a Volunteer? Hurrah! hurrah! O what have we to fear? Join the chorus every one, the army marches on, While we are singing of Lincoln.
Marching on to victory,
O, hear the drums beat low,
Marching on to victory,
Now see the army go.
Wave the bonnie stars and stripes, Up high where all may see, While we are singing of Lincoln.
Chorus: Hurrah! hurrah! etc.
(Drummer Boys retire to tents. Enter Soldier Boys, carrying guns. They are led by a Captain, who gives the commands in the following drill:)
Boys march by 2's, 4's or 6's and line up for drill.
Drill
Salute! Gun held in right hand, top resting on shoulder, raise left hand to forehead.
Present, arms! Hold gun in front with right hand, grasp with left hand.