Nico — War of 1812

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