Same old dust round Rouen way,

Same old narsty one-franc note,

Same old "Mercy, sivvoo play;"

Same old scramble up the line,

Same old 'orse-box, same old stror,

Same old weather, wet or fine,

Same old blooming War.

Ho Lor, it isn't a dream,

It's just as it used to be, every bit;

Same old whistle and same old bang,