Sheet Music Lyrics

Battle cry of freedom
Words and music: George F. Root

1.
Yes we'll rally round the flag, boys, 
    we'll rally once again,
Shouting the battle-cry of freedom,
And we bear the glorious stars for the 
    Union and the right,
Shouting the battle-cry of freedom.

2. 
We will meet the rebel host, boys, 
    with fearless heart and true,
Shouting the battle-cry of freedom,
And we'll show what Uncle Sam has for 
    loyal men to do,
Shouting the battle-cry of freedom.

3. 
If we fall amid the fray, boys, 
    we'll face them to the last,
Shouting the battle-cry of freedom,
And our comrades brave shall hear us, 
    as they go rushing past,
Shouting the battle-cry of freedom.

4. 
Yes, for Liberty and Union we're springing 
    to the fight,
Shouting the battle-cry of freedom,
And the vict'ry shall be ours, for we're 
    rising in our might,
Shouting the battle-cry of freedom

Refrain:
The Union forever, Hurrah! boys, Hurrah!
Down with the traitor, up with the star,
For we're marching to the field boys, 
    going to the fight,
Shouting the battle-cry of freedom!