That way to Allan McLane

This way to George Washington

"John Glover"     LISTEN! (2.8MB) Source: Ray Dashner Archives 2007 All Rights Reserved

That way to Allan McLane

This way to George Washington

From Marblehead Harbor The mariners came, Row, men, row -- To follow their captain, John Glover by name, Row, men, row -- To do their part at the country's start, To march or saddle a horse. Or raise a jib in the first amphibious force. Oh . . . . . . . Row, men, go, men; Pull that oar and heave ho, men. Sea or land, keep a steady hand as we go. Heave ho! When Washington made his Long Island retreat ... Row, men, row John Glover performed an impossible feat, Row, men, row. He had to ferry 9,000 men with just 9 hours until dawn. He worked all night And by early light they were gone. Oh . . . . . . . Row, men, go, men; Pull that oar and heave ho, men. Sea or land, keep a steady hand as we go. Heave ho! On Pelham Bay Shore Glover did it again. Row, men, row -- Held off an attack with a handful of men Row, men, row -- To give the Army some extra time Our man delayed the pursuit. He lined up his bucks so The foe were ducks in a shoot. Oh . . . . . . . Row, men, go, men; Pull that oar and heave ho, men. Sea or land, keep a steady hand as we go; Heave ho! The Delaware crossing that Washington made, Row, men, row-- Succeeded because of John Glover's brigade. Row, men, row -- Two thousand men and their cannon, too. Were moved 'neath turbulent skies. From this armada ... The Hessians got a surprise! Surprise! ! ! ! ! Row, men, go men; Pull that oar and heave ho, men, Sea or land, keep a steady hand as we go; Heave Ho! ... Heave Ho! ... Heave Ho!