Verse 1 (Nico):

In september 1813
the US was Under fire
Eerie was being battled by British Troops in the water


American soldiers were trying to take it
British tried to defend it
Perry was the Commander
The States successfully saved it
Causing the battle to be over

Chorus (Josh):

War of Eighteen-Twelve
War of Eighteen-Twelve

Verse 2 (Nico):

The US made a Navy
Much smaller than the British
One of the navy warships was the Constellation

The Constitution had many strong cannons
One was 10 kilos
With fifteen on each side
It was a really small navy
Built of mostly volunteer soldiers
Chorus (Josh):

War of Eighteen-Twelve
War of Eighteen-Twelve

Verse 3:

The burning was in August, British retaliation
Set fire to the Capitol
And the White House


Dolly Madison was able to save a portrait
The prized one of Washington
The last piece of the White House
All else burned to ashes
The country was devastated

Chorus (Josh):

War of Eighteen-Twelve
War of Eighteen-Twelve

Verse 3 (Nico):

The US Military
Was mostly volunteering
Done by citizens willing enough to help defend the country
Bridge (Josh+Nico):

War of Eighteen-Twelve
War of Eighteen-Twelve
War of Eighteen-Twelve
War of Eighteen-Twelve