«Barrack-Room Ballads». 35. The Sergeant’s Weddin’ ’E was warned agin’ ’er — That’s what made ’im look; She was warned agin’ ’im- That is why she took. ’Wouldn’t ’ear no reason, ’Went an’ done it blind; We know all about ’em, They’ve got all to find! Cheer for the Sergeant’s weddin’— Give ’em one cheer more! Grey gun-’orses in the lando, An’ a rogue is married to, etc. What’s the use o’ tellin’ ’Arf the lot she’s been? ’E’s a bloomin’ robber, An’ ’e keeps canteen. ’Ow did ’e get ’is buggy? Gawd, you needn’t ask! ’Made ’is forty gallon Out of every cask! Watch ’im, with ’is ’air cut, Count us filin’ by — Won’t the Colonel praise ’is Pop — u — lar — i — ty! We ’ave scores to settle — Scores for more than beer; She’s the girl to pay ’em — That is why we’re ’ere! See the chaplain thinkin’? See the women smile? Twig the married winkin’ As they take the aisle? Keep your side-arms quiet, Dressin’ by the Band. Ho! You ’oly beggars, Cough be’ind your ’and! Now it’s done an’ over, ’Ear the organ squeak, “ ’Voice that breathed o’er Eden”— Ain’t she got the cheek! White an’ laylock ribbons, Think yourself so fine! I’d pray Gawd to take yer ’Fore I made yer mine! Escort to the kerridge, Wish ’im luck, the brute! Chuck the slippers after — (Pity ’tain’t a boot!) Bowin’ like a lady, Blushin’ like a lad — ’Oo would say to see ’em Both is rotten bad? Cheer for the Sergeant’s weddin’— Give ’em one cheer more! Grey gun-’orses in the lando, An’ a rogue is married to, etc. |
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