We meet today in freedom's cause
And raise our voices high
We'll join our hands in union strong
To battle or to die
Hold the fort, for we are coming
Union men, be strong!
Side by side, we'll battle onward
Victory will come
Look, my comrades, see the Union
Banners waving high
Reinforcements now appearing
Victory is nigh!
Hold the fort, for we are coming
Union men, be strong!
Side by side, we'll battle onward
Victory will come
See our numbers still increasing
Hear the bugle blow
By our Union, we shall triumph
Over every foe!
Hold the fort, for we are coming
Union men, be strong!
Side by side, we'll battle onward
Victory will come