Bob Dylan - arthur mcbride

이야기는 크리스마스 아침 해변을 걷는 두 사촌과 군인들의 만남을 중심으로 진행된다
군인들은 그들에게 입대를 제안하며 장점과 금전적 보상을 약속하지만, 사촌들은 그 제안을 뿌리치려 한다
군인의 삶이 즐거운 것처럼 보이지만, 그들은 다른 결정을 내릴 준비가 되어 있다

Oh, me and my cousin, one Arthur McBride
As we went a-walking down by the seaside
Now mark what followed and what did betide
For it being on Christmas morning
Now, for recreation, we went on a tramp
And we met Sergeant Napper and Corporal Vamp
And a little wee drummer intending to camp
For the day being pleasant and charming
"Good morning, good morning," the Sergeant he cried
"And the same to you, gentlemen," we did reply
Intending no harm but meant to pass by
For it being on Christmas morning
"But," says he, "My fine fellows, if you will enlist
Ten guineas in gold I'll stick in your fist
And a crown in the bargain for to kick up the dust
And drink the king's health in the morning
For a soldier, he leads a very fine life
And he always is blessed with a charming young wife
And he pays all his debts without sorrow or strife
And he always lives pleasant and charming