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H. F. Chorley. 1831-1872

A song to the oak, the brave old oak,

Who hath ruled in the greenwood long!

The Brave Old Oak.

Then here 's to the oak, the brave old oak,

Who stands in his pride alone!

And still flourish he a hale green tree

When a hundred years are gone!

The Brave Old Oak.