As the years roll on.

Derby, dear, when the votes went wry,

Out in the cold and alone was I;

Ah! but the thought of you cheered me then,

“’Tis not for long he can hold with Ben.”

Always the same, Derby, my own,

Always the same to your old Glad-stone!

Always the same to your old Glad-stone!

Derby, dear, but I did feel riled,

When the Jingoes with joy went wild,