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1795.14
The Military Hobby; or, John Bull Humbugg'd
"Poor Paddy"
The Morning Post (August 5, 1795)
A New Song,
Sung by a Noble Commander, on his frequent
Journies between London and Southampton
I.
Hey my Hobby, my Hobby,[1]
Hey my Hobby, my deary;
Such a fine Hobby as this,
Was never seen far nor neary.
Here I go up, up, up.
And here I go down, down, downy;
Here I go backwards and forwards,
From Camp to London Towny!
II.
O rare gallanty show;
For two long years preparing;
While we're our secret plans,
To all the world declaring.
Here I go up, &c.
III.
Old Kate
is our firm Ally,[2]
And she can sting like a viper;
But whether she fights or no,
John Bull must pay the Piper!
Here I go up, &c.
IV.
And as for the Emigrant French,
We promises great have made 'em;
So, after they all are slain,
Why then we'll fly to aid 'em!
Here I go up, &c.
V.
The Swinish
Rabble[3] may fast,
When nought they've left for carving;
But troops, in a peaceful Camp,
Can never think of starving.
Here I go up, &c.
VI.
They tell me the Sans Culottes
Are struck with sad dismay, Sirs,
Expecting another attack,
At Soldiers while we play, Sirs!
Here I go up, &c.