Written and composed by Corney Grain. Published by J. Bath, Berners Street, London.
The Volunteer’s Song.
(Air.—“I am a Simple Muleteer.”)
I am a Rifle Volunteer,
And quite particular to rules;
Nor march, nor drill, howe’er severe,
My military ardour cools.
I arm but in my country’s cause,
To keep her from the Eagle’s claws;