A popular song from 1919 Words by Lew Brown Music by Albert Von Tilzer
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1. Every Yankee who’s a Yankee is so proud of it
And you must admit, he always does his bit
Smith or Jones, or Brown or Cohen
Or Doyle may be his name
He never is ashamed to let you know from whence he came
He always is a friend to every man
He’s glad to help him any time he can
Chorus:
His Majesty, the American
You can knock him down but he’ll come right up again
He doesn’t crave great riches, a kingdom, or a throne
He’d rather be the king of his little home sweet home
A friend in need and a friend indeed
He’s a gentleman in every way
Tho’ he may settle down in some land o’er the sea
You can bet your bottom dollar that he’ll always be
His Majesty, the American
He’s a credit to the U.S.A.
2. Every Yankee who’s a Yankee sticks right to the end
And when he’s a friend, on him you can depend
He’s right there to do his share
For those who are in need
It makes him feel so happy when he’s done a noble deed
You’ll recognize a Yankee anywhere
His spirit seems to dominate the air
Sung by Vancha March: