You see, my jolly comrades, we are ripe and prime for battle
We heeded not the cannon's roar nor grape shot's hissing 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!
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!
"'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!
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
Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional surrender