SOLDIER, SOLDIER
Wastrel, wastrel, standing in the street,
Billy-cock upon your head; boots that show your feet.
Billy-cock upon your head; boots that show your feet.
Rookie, rookie, not too broad of chest,
But game to do your bloomin' bit with the bloomin' best.
But game to do your bloomin' bit with the bloomin' best.
Rookie, rookie, growling at the grub;
Loth to wash behind the ears when you take your tub.
Loth to wash behind the ears when you take your tub.
Rookie, rookie, licking into shape—
Thirty-six inch round the buff showing by the tape.
Thirty-six inch round the buff showing by the tape.
Rookie, rookie, boots and buttons clean;
Mustachios waxing stronger; military mien.
Mustachios waxing stronger; military mien.
Rookie, rookie, drilling in the square,
Britain's ancient glory in your martial air.
Britain's ancient glory in your martial air.
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