LYRICS Oh, me and my cousin, one Arthur McBride As we went a-walking down by the seaside Now, mark what followed and what did betide For it being on Christmas morning... Out for recreation, we went on a tramp And we met Sergeant Napper and Corporal Vamp And a little wee drummer, intending to camp For the day being pleasant and charming. "Good morning! Good morning!" the sergeant did cry "And the same to you gentlemen!" we did reply, Intending no harm but meant to pass by For it being on Christmas morning. But says he, "My fine fellows if you will enlist, It's ten guineas in gold I will slip in your fist And a crown in the bargain for to kick up the dust And drink the King's health in the morning. For a soldier he leads a very fine life And he always is blessed