Military Executions

[BettyO]

It was stated that they played "The Rogue's March" for drumming men out of camp (as in the old TV Western, Branded - Remember that one?)

It was supposed to be a song of disgrace - not one of honor - so I doubt that they played it at a President's funeral.

Here are the words to the "Rogue's March":

It's purely British and dates from the 18th Century -

Rogue's March

Melody - Drum tune

I left my home and I left my job
Went and joined the army
If I knew then what I know now
I wouldn't have been so barmy.

cho: Poor old soldier, poor old soldier
If I knew then what I know now
I wouldn't have been so barmy.

2. Gave me a gun and a big red coat
Gave me lots of drilling
If I knew then what I know now
I wouldn't have took the shilling.

3. Sent me off on a real old boat
By Christ she was no beauty
Far far across the sea we went
Afore to do my duty


4. Fought the Russians, or was it the French
Really couldn't tell, sir
All I know is they fought so hard
They sent us all to hell, sir.
Chorus:

5. When we got back home again
To desert was my intent, sir
I sold my cot and I sold my coat
And over the wall I went, sir.
Chorus:

6. Went to a tavern and I got drunk
That is where they found me
Back to barracks in chains I was sent
And there they did impound me.


7. Fifty I got for selling me coat
Fifty for me blankets
If ever I 'list for a soldier again
The devil shall be me sergeant.

I've also read where they would escort the condemned to the firing squad or gallows with a group composed of guards with reversed rifles and in some instances also played "The Death March from Saul" - which IS played at military and state funerals.

Here is that particular march - played by a Civil War era reproduction band.

http://cokemp3.org/v/gol9tdK5J8g/Federal...11-17-2012

There is no record that none other than drums were played at the conspirators' execution.