William McCarty, comp. The American National Song Book. 1842.
The Tars of ColumbiaY
Through the wide world your actions shall loudly proclaim:
See Liberty’s genius in triumph arise,
Recording your deeds as she mounts to the skies.
Whilst at the hostile shore, where thundering cannons roar,
The note of each brave tar, each brave tar shall be,
No tribute! but glory, we’ll die or be free.
Supporting our rights, independence, and laws;
As the actions of heroes, by history are graced,
First shall Somers, Decatur, and Wadsworth be placed.
Whilst at the hostile shore, &c.
Surrounded by heroes, who, under his command,
On Tripoli’s tyrant their vengeance have hurl’d,
And the deeds of Columbians resound through the world.
Whilst at the hostile shore, &c.
And that charter maintain which Freedom has penn’d;
But should tyranny dare our rights to invade,
By our tars shall the daring attempt be repaid.
Whilst at the hostile shore, &c.