The Dashing White Sergeant is a Scottish country dance, performed to a similarly titled piece of music.
[1] The title comes from the original lyrics, traditionally attributed to the 18th century General, John Burgoyne.
It quickly became very popular in the United States both as a song and a dance tune, and was added to the repertoire of the West Point Military Academy, where it is still played today at certain events.
[6] The better known lyrics shown below, were written by the Scottish composer, Sir Hugh S. Roberton for the Glasgow Orpheus Choir.
[4] The earlier version by Bishop and the later arrangement by Sir Hugh Roberton bear no relationship to one another.
If an army of Amazons ere came in play, As a dashing white sergeant I’d march away.