Hampton Roads (Merrimac vs. Monitor) Virginia - March 8, 1862

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Battle of Hampton Roads Song Page Merrimac vs. Monitor (Tune of Camptown Races) The Merrimac is a Confederate ship, Doo-da, Doo-da, The Moniter is a Union ship, Oh, de doo-da day   Goin' to sail this night Goin' to fight all day They battle til one wins the fight Maybe they'll run away   The Confederates will not win of course Doo-da doo-da The Union will not use a horse Oh, de doo-da day   Goin' to sail this night Goin' to fight all day They battle til one wins the fight Maybe they'll run away   I checked in with the Union Doo-da, Doo-da They say our ships a win'n Oh de doo-da day   Shooting is how Rebels fight Sunkin ships not okay If we lose there's no more slaves We'll have to work all day   by Kanoe Austin Paul

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