Lyrics

DRIFTING DOWN THE DELAWARE / © 2014 James Barton
From the Down at Delmonico’s CD

An hour north of Philly where the river turns
Battles were fought and lessons were learned
Tales were told, stories were shared,
Drifting down the Delaware

There’s the spot where Washington crossed
He didn’t get scared and he never got lost
A quick trip to Jersey on a double dog dare
Drifting down the Delaware

’76 was a desperate time
A ragtag army on an uphill climb
Ghosts in the trees, smoke in the air
Drifting down the Delaware

Late one night we all got dressed
In our blankets and our woolies and our Christmas best
We froze like chickens in a Frigidaire
Drifting down the Delaware

Icebergs cracked like musket shots
Didn't bother us, we were Patriots
The godless swore and said their prayers
Drifting down the Delaware

Nine miles south, to the King’s dismay
We made it to Trenton on Boxing Day
Caught them Hessians in their underwear
Drifting down the Delaware

Those were the times that tried men’s souls
But one last thought before I go
Jersey’s not as bad as everyone swears
Drifting down the Delaware