Uncle Sam is at the Plate The Great Base Ball War Song, 1918 Words by Harry Tighe Music by Harry Von Tilzer
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Batter up, batter up
Uncle Sam is at the plate
Batter up, batter up
Now you won’t have long to wait
Old Kaiser Bill is pitching boys
And anything he throws
Your Uncle Sam is itching
Just to crack right in the nose
Batter up, batter up
Sammy’s on to every curve
Just wait and watch him get that pitcher’s nerve
When you Uncle hits that pill
Old Kaiser Bill will get the gate
Batter up, batter up
Uncle Sam is at the plate
Chorus
Batter up, batter up
Uncle Sam is at the plate
Batter up, batter up
Now you won’t have long to wait
Old Kaiser Bill is pitching
And there isn’t any doubt
In just about a minute
They’ll be yelling, “Take him out”
Batter up, batter up
So get ready for the fun
Just hold your breath
And watch for that home run
There is not a chance to lose this game
We’ll win as sure as fate
Batter up, batter up
Uncle Sam is at the plate