See the Conquering Hero

See, how the conqu'ring hero comes! Sound the trumpets! Beat the drums! See, how the conqu'ring hero comes! Sound the trumpets! Beat the drums! Sports prepare! The laurel bring! Songs of triumph to him sing! See, how the conqu'ring hero comes! Sound the trumpets! Beat the drums! (Virgins) See how the godlike youth advance! Breathe the flutes and lead the dance! See, how the conqu'ring hero comes! Sound the trumpets! Beat the drums! Sports prepare! The laurel bring! Songs of triumph to him sing! (Israelites) See, how the conqu'ring hero comes! Sound the trumpets! Beat the drums! See, how the conqu'ring hero comes! Sound the trumpets! Beat the drums! See, how the conqu'ring hero comes! Sound the trumpets! Beat the drums!