Yankee Doodle

"Yankee Doodle" is a well-known American song, often sung patriotically today (although originally satirical).

Related Topics:
American song - Patriotic

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The first verse and refrain, as most frequently sung today, run thus:

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:Yankee Doodle went to town,

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:Riding on a pony;

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:Stuck a feather in his hat,

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:And called it macaroni.

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:Yankee Doodle, keep it up,

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:Yankee Doodle dandy;

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:Mind the music and the step,

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:And with the girls be handy!

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