"The
Parting [Song],
or,
[The] Soldier's Farewell." (27 Dec 1864)
An Incident of the War.
Written and Composed by
Dr. W[illiam]. J. Wetmore. [M.D.]
Respectfully Dedicated to
Sergt. William E. Hatfield,
Of First Long Island Volunteers.

Brooklyn, E. D.: D. S. Holmes, No. 67 Fourth Street.
[Copyright Library May 5 1865]
[28093]
[M 1640.W]
[415]
[Dec. 27, 1864]
[Source: 200002210@LoC/IHAS-CWM]

1. I parted with my Mary,
One lovely morn in June;
The flowers were blooming brightly,
The birds sang sweet in tune.
’Twas at the gate I left her,
She sobbing sighed, farewell!
I heard the loud drums beating.
I heard the trumpets swell.

[CHORUS sung after each VERSE]
Farewell the drums are beating,
I hear the trumpets’ swell,
Huzza, there’s no retreating.
Dear Mary fare thee well.

2. In battles wild confusion,
’Mid sabre flash and ball;
We charge the hostile legions,
By drum and bugle call.
Our banners now are sweeping,
Across the ensanguined plain;
Their stars undimmed and shining,
Forever shall remain.

3. Soon cheerily returning,
From battles wild  alarms;
We’ll fear no deadly conflict,
No call to arms! to arms!
Throw out your starry banners,
Then ring the merry bells;
Our partings will be over.
We’ll breathe no more farewells.