The Grant Pill

1. You see, my jolly comrades, we are ripe and prime for battle;

We heeded not the cannon's roar nor grape shot's stinging rattle.

We were sworn to death or victory for our Union, God defend her;

And to only take from rebels unconditional surrender.

Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional surrender!

2. Amidst the din of warfare and the shrieks of hosts a-dying,

We heard a shout of triumph, saw the flag of truce a-flying;

And we knew the rebel leader a petition came to tender,

But our gallant General Granted unconditional surrender.

Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional surrender!

3. "'Tis unchivalric treatment to a man in my condition,

But I yield me," said their leader, so our armies gained admission.

Then our flag went up instanter, as she must, when braves defend her,

And while leaders have this war cry: "Unconditional surrender!"

Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional surrender!

4. Hurrah! then for our Union, our Flag and Constitution;

While we've hands and hearts for battle we will have no dissolution.

Hurrah! then for our Union, peace and liberty attend her;

And henceforth be this our war cry: "Unconditional surrender!"

Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional surrender!