Battle Hymn of the 2nd New Jersey
Lyrics: W. Barger, K. Friedman, D. White
Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic
We are the fighting regiment called Jersey's number two,
For the love of God and Country we have donned the Union blue.
We'll fight for Governor Olden and our Jersey comerades too,
New Jersey's marching on!
We're among the first of Jersey's patriotic volunteers,
We've enlisted for the lesser of the war or three full years.
So onward now to Richmond and we'll all return to cheers,
New Jersey's marching on!
Chorus:
We are marching into battle with New Jersey's color, Blue,
Oh, the troubled times have called us and we've answered brave and true!
For Lincoln and for Liberty, we'll do what we must do,
New Jersey's marching on!
Chorus:
Oh, we rallied in to Trenton for to answer Sumter's roar,
Tell Jeff Davis Jersey's coming forth to even up the score.
And when we find the rebels, Bonnie Blue will be no more!
New Jersey's marching on!
Chorus:
And some extra verses to share with our friends in the 3rd New Jersey Infantry:
We are the galliant soldiers of New Jeresy's number three,
From among the bravest Jerseymen that you will ever see.
We will fight the Rebs long as it takes for Union victory!
New Jersey's marching on!
Chorus:
We are the members of New Jersey's fighting 1st Brigade
A truer band of Billy Yanks the lord has never made
To right the wrong rebellion brings our standard's forged and laid
New Jersey's marching on...
