I. br As the Liberty lads o'er the sea br Bought their freedom, and cheaply, with blood, br So we, boys, we br Will die fighting, or live free, br And down with all kings but King Ludd! br br II. br When the web that we weave is complete, br And the shuttle exchanged for the sword, br We will fling the winding sheet br O'er the despot at our feet, br And dye it deep in the gore he has pour'd. br br III.