"Dey put you in de barrack, de barrack in divisions,
Den dey 'lect a captain who bosses the provisions;
He keeps the money letters, keeps order in the room,
And hollers like the debbil if you upset the spittoon.
Chorus:
"Wheneber dey take de oath, dey put dem near de ribber,
Dey work dem like de debbil, worse dan in de Libby;
Dey shake 'em in de blanket, thow stuff into der eyes,
And parole dem on de island, and call 'em "galvanized."
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