I'll tell you the truth, you'll then plainly see
How Minorca was lost, why the kingdom doth ring,
And lay the whole blame on Admiral Byng.
Sing tantararara, rogues all, rogues all.
"Newcastle, and Hardwick, and Anson did now
Preside at the helm, and to whom all must bow;
Minorca besieged, who protection will bring;
They know 'tis too late, let the victim be Byng.
Sing tantararara, rogues all.
"With force insufficient he's ordered away;