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The Old Hero.

Air — The Old Granite State.

He is come from the battle,
Where the guns loud did rattle,
O! he comes from the battle,
From the plains of Mexico.
He's gain'd a noble conquest,
He's won each bloody contest,
He's sure of one more conquest —
We'll make him President.

It is Old Rough and Ready,
He is both true and steady,
It is Old Rough and Ready,
That is come from Mexico —
His enemies subduing
His country's good pursuing,
Our gratitude we'll show him,
And make him President.

We'll welcome him right hearty,
The choice of every party,
We'll welcome him right hearty,
Safe back from Mexico —
Huzzah for Rough and Ready,
He is both true and steady,
Huzza for Rough and Ready.
We'll make him President.