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O Johnny Newcombe, O where did you go?
I cant see you through the smoke.
Johnny I heard those cannons roar
and you're not coming home no more.

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You were oh so handsome all dressed in red
with your brown bess on your shoulder and your powder on your belt
Off set we all at the breaking of the day
our backs bent double and our faces ashen pale

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Bonny O the bloody backs a standing in line
Waiting for the order to tell them that it's time
I see you a shaking, sweat dripping from your brow
But I know you'll not be turning back for you do not know how

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Some knock me down to straighten me up and keep me aiming true
Johnny if you'd care to break your cagg I'll fill my jack for you
Some knock me down to straighten you up and keep you aiming true
For when the calfskins start the march I'll be shoulder up with you

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Some knock me down to straighten me up and keep me aiming true
Some knock me down to straighten you up and keep you aiming true
Some knock me down to straighten me up and keep me aiming true
Some knock me down to straighten you up and keep you aiming true

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You're not coming home no more.