Oh! we love that dear old flag, <br />That our forefathers gave <br />Over one hundred years ago, boys, <br />They once stood under that dear flag, <br />But now they are in their graves, <br />Sleeping their everlasting sleep, boys. <br /> <br />CHORUS: <br /> <br />The Union forever, <br />Hurrah, boys, hurrah; <br />Down with the traitors, <br />Up with the stars; <br />For we love that dear old flag <br />That our fathers fought to save <br />When they were fighting for our freedom. <br /> <br />We will rally around its standard <br />Every Fourth day of July, <br />For we dearly love our nation; <br />We love to see the stars and stripes <br />A waving up on high <br />Over our Union celebration. <br /> <br />Three cheers for the Union <br />And the red, white and blue, <br />And our forefathers that formed the constitution; <br />May the flag forever wave <br />O'er our native land so true, <br />May God protect our flag and nation.<br /><br />Julia A Moore<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-dear-old-flag/
