Most notably it praises George B. McClellan, a popular leader but a poor strategist, and demands he be restored to command of the Union Army.
Since first the dirty Southern traitors, this foul Secession War began When all them treacherous alligators, commenced the row at Charleston Columbia's flag—the Star of Freedom—still has ruled on land and say Fools may rave, but never heed them—to bate our foes we know the way
Volunteers we have by thousands, generals trusty, true, and brave For the union they arouse, and all would die our flag to save Butler down at New Orleans, he kept the rebel host at bay On them there to draw the reins, he quickly showed he knew the way (Chorus)
Little Sigel, for the Germans, he has bravely stood the test; Dix and Banks, Burnside and Sherman, all have nobly done their best General Meagher has shown his mettle, Corcoran too, was in the fray The foes of Uncle Sam to settle, the Irish boys they know the way (Chorus)
But to call the list of fame, I haven't room now in my song For, to go through each General's name, it would keep me singing all night long But of one more I will be telling, and who should be restored straightway To put an end to this rebellion—Little Mac, he knows the way (Chorus) This song-related article is a stub.