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Chapter 28

24. Tom’s gone to Hilo

(Halliards.)

[Listen]

1. Tommy's gone and I'll go too,
Away down Hilo.
Oh, Tommy's gone and I'll go too.
Tom's gone to Hilo.

2. Tommy's gone to Liverpool,
Away, &c.
Oh, Tommy's gone to Liverpool,
Tom's gone to Hilo.

3. Tommy's gone to Mobile Bay.
Oh, Tommy's gone to Mobile Bay.

4. Tommy's gone, what shall I do?
Oh, Tommy's gone, what shall I do?

5. Tommy fought at Tráfalgár.
Oh, Tommy fought at Trafalgar.

6. The old Victory led the way.

The brave old Victory led the way.

7. Tommy's gone for evermore.
Oh, Tommy's gone for evermore.