March, march on, brave "PALMETTO" boys,
"SUMTER" and "LAFAYETTES" forward in order;
March, march, "CALHOUN" and "RIFLE" boys,
All the base Yankees are crossing the _border_.
Banners are round ye spread,
Floating above your head,
Soon shall the _Lone Star_ be famous in story,
On, on, my gallant men,
Vict'ry be thine again;
Fight for your _rights_, till the green sod is gory.
March, march, etc.
Young wives and sisters have buckled your armor on;
Maidens ye love bid ye _go_ to the battle-field;
Strong arms and stout hearts have many a vict'ry won,
_Courage_ shall strengthen the weapons ye wield.
Wild passions are storming,
Dark schemes are forming,
_Deep snares_ are laid, but they _shall not_ enthrall ye;
Justice your cause shall greet,
Laurels lay at your feet,
If each brave band be watchful and wary.
March, march, etc.
Let fear and unmanliness vanish before ye;
Trust in the Rock who will shelter the righteous;
Plant _firmly_ each step on the soil of the _free_--
A heritage left by the sires who bled for us.
May each heart be bounding,
When trumpets are sounding,
And the dark traitors shall strive to surround ye;
The great God of Battle
Can _still_ the war-rattle,
And brighten the land with a sunset of glory.
March, march, etc.