AIKEN DRUM SONG LYRIC

Ken ye how a Whig can fight, Aikendrum, Aikendrum

Ken ye how a Whig can fight, Aikendrum

He can fight the hero bright, with his heels and armour tight

And the wind of heavenly night, Aikendrum, Aikendrum

Is not Rowley in the right, Aikendrum!

2. Did ye hear of Sunderland, Aikendrum, Aikendrum

Did ye hear of Sunderland, Aikendrum

That man of high command, who has sworn to clear the land

He has vanished from our strand, Aikendrum, Aikendrum,

Or the eel has ta'en the sand, Aikendrum.

3. Donald's running 'round and 'round, Aikendrum, Aikendrum,

Donald's running 'round and 'round, Aikendrum

But the Chief cannot be found, and the Dutchmen they are drowned

And King Jaime he is crowned, Aikendrum, Aikendrum

But the dogs will get a stound, Aikendrum.

4. We have heard of Whigs galore, Aikendrum, Aikendrum

We have heard of Whigs galore, Aikendrum

But we've sought the country o'er, with cannon and claymore,

And still they are before, Aikendrum, Aikendrum

We may seek forevermore, Aikendrum!

5. Ken ye how to gain a Whig, Aikendrum, Aikendrum

Ken ye how to gain a Whig, Aikendrum

Look Jolly, blythe and big, take his ain blest side and prig,

And the poor, worm-eaten Whig, Aikendrum, Aikendrum

For opposition's sake you will win!