The Evergreen ‎#34a

34a. The Battle Of Life

1 Go forth to the battle of life,
Go while it is called today,
For the years go out, and the years come in,
Regardless of those who will lose or win,
Regardless of those who will lose or win,
Of those who may work or play.

2 The troops, they march onward to join
The army that's gone before,
You may hear the sound of their falling feet,
Going down to the river where two worlds meet,
Going down to the river where two worlds meet,
They go to return no more.

3 There's room for you now in the ranks,
And duty for you assigned,
Then step into the front with a cheerful grace,
Be quick, or another may take your place,
Be quick, or another may take your place,
And you may be left behind.

Text Information

• First Line: Go forth to the battle of life
• Title: The Battle Of Life
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Go forth to the battle of life]
• Composer: J. K. Cole
• Incipit: 51113 21252 22543
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.