A Song of the Oak
"The Brave Old Oak" (1837)
Words by H. F. Chorley
Music by Edward T. Loder
Arranged by Henry Russell, 1812-1900

As Sung at the principal Concerts
by Mr. H. Russell,
Part of the Symphonies & Accomiments
Composed & Respectfully Dedicated
To Dr. Kelsey of Rochester, N. Y.
By his Friend
Henry Russell.

New York: James L. Hewitt, 239 Broadway
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1.
A song of the Oak the brave old Oak,
Who hath rul'd in the greenwood long,
Here's health and renown to his broad green crown,
And his fifty arms so strong!
There is 
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hundred years are gone.

2.
He saw the rare times, when the christmas chimes
Were a merry sound to hear,
And the squire's wide hall and the Cottage small,
Were full of American cheer;
And all the day to the [reheck?] gay,
They frolicked with loathsome swaines,
They are gone they are dead, in the church yard laid,
But the tree he still remains
Then sing to the Oak the brave old Oak
Who hath rul'd in this land so long
And still flourish he a hale greentree
When a hundred years are gone.