English poem
The Way to Avoid War
by Anonymous
Columbians all, the present hour, As brothers should unite us; Union at home's the only way, To make each nation right us. Yankee Doodle, guard your coast, Yankee Doodle dandy; Fear not then, nor threat, nor boast, Yankee Doodle, dandy.
The only way to keep off war, And guard 'gainst persecution, Is always to be well prepar'd, With hearts of resolution. Yankee Doodle, &c.
Great WASHINGTON, who led us on, And liberty effected, Shall see we'll die, or else be free; We will not be subjected. Yankee Doodle, &c.
A band of brothers let us be, While ADAMS guides the nation; And still our dear-bought freedom guard, In every situation. Yankee Doodle, &c.
May soon the wish'd for hour arrive, When peace shall rule the nations; And commerce, free from fetters prove Mankind are all relations. Yankee Doodle, &c.