238. Manila Bay

238
Manila Bay

Regarding this song Mr. William Lichtenwanger, Assistant Ref-
erence Librarian, Music Division, Library of Congress, wrote :
"Several songs by that title and by Hurrah for Dewey were found,
but none that showed any similarity to Dr. Boyd's version."

'Manila Bay.' Obtained by Julian P. Boyd, then of Alliance, Pamlico
county, from an unnamed pupil, c. 1927-28.

I You have heard about the battle over in Manila Bay,
How the Yankees met the Spaniards, fought them on the

first of May.
Our commander's name was Dewey, and a valiant man

was he,
For he sent the Spanish squadron to the bottom of the sea.

Chorus:

Hurrah, hurrah for Dewey! Surpass him if you can.
He won a mighty battle and never lost a man.

 

550 NORTH CAROLINA FOLKLORE

Our navy boys are heroes, for they were true and bravt-,
And sent the Spanish squadron beneath Manila wave.

2 They were boasting of their valor and ability to fight,
When our vessel overcame them in the darkness of the

night.
They were sure that they could whip us, but their efforts

were in vain,
For we sent the Spanish squadron where they sent the

gallant Maine.

3 How they laughed before the battle, how they gloried in

their fame !
They belittled our commander, but he got there just the

same.
Though our squadron was outnumbered, it was made of

better stuff.
And it gave them red-hot metal till the Spaniards got

enough.