The Old Soldier’s Story

To the Boy With a Country Dan Wallingford

Dan Wallingford, my jo Dan!—
  Though but a child in years,
Your patriot spirit thrills the land
  And wakens it to cheers,—
You lift the flag—you roll the drums—
  We hear the bugle blow,—
Till all our hearts are one with yours,
  Dan Wallingford, my jo!