Rogue’s March Traditional Transcriptions

I left my home and I left my job
Went and joined the army
If I knew then what I know now
I wouldn't have been so barmy

Chorus:
Poor old soldier, poor old soldier
If I knew then what I know now
I wouldn't have been so barmy

Gave me a gun and a big red coat
Gave me lots of drilling
If I knew then what I know now
I wouldn't have took the shilling

Chorus:..

Sent me off on a real old boat
By Christ she was no beauty
Far far across the sea we went
Afore to do my duty

Chorus:..

Fought the Russians, or was it the French
Really couldn't tell, sir
All I know is they fought so hard
They sent us all to hell, sir