“The Day of Waterloo”
Description
"Revolving time has brought the day That beams with glory's brightest ray In history's page or pet's lay -- The day of Waterloo." The singer urges the British to rejoice in the humbling of France, and praises Wellington and his soldiers
Historical references
- June 18, 1815 - Battle of Waterloo
Cross references
- cf. "Scots Wha Hae (Bruce Before Bannockburn)" (tune)
References
- Ord, p. 303, "The Day of Waterloo" (1 text)
- Roud #2184
- BI, Ord303