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The Death of Nelson lyrics by The Melrose Quartet

On the 21st of October before the rising sun
We formed the line for action me boys at twelve o clock begun
Brave Nelson to his men did say „The Lord will prosper us this day
Give then the broadside, fire away”

On board a man of war

So broadside to broadside our cannon balls did fly
Like hail stones their small shot around our decks did lie
Our mast and rigging were shot away, besides some thousands in that fray
Were killed and wounded on that day

On board a man of war

But then our brave commander in griеf he shook his head
„Therе is no reprieve, there is no relief, great Nelson he is dead
It was a fatal musket ball that caused our Hero for to fall
But he died in peace, God bless you all”

On board a man of war

And the merchants of Yarmouth when they did hear it so
They said „Come, brother sailors, to church now let us go
There we will build a noble pile, all for the hero of the Nile
Who gave his life for England’s Isle:

On board a man of war

Now our soldiers and sailors many noble deeds have done
While fighting in foreign, many battles they have won
If the Nile it could witness there or the Cape of Trafalgar declare
There is none with Nelson could compare

On board a man of war