The Galloping Major - Dan Coughlan

[@alyssiastevens294]

My father and grandfather, both born in England, used to sing this song to me as a child whilst bouncing me on their knee. Fondest memories and can’t believe I’m hearing this song again.

[@xPIR4TEx]

Me too! x

[@Lorenzo-cp7qs]

Me too and I was born in the 90s lol

[@tmhood]

and me!

[@bigmomma8185]

Literally sat here doing the same to my son after my mum used to do it to all us as babies too..

[@Paul-eb4jp]

😂 I thought I was alone in this.

[@js14a]

My recently deceased grandad would sing it to my children while bouncing them on his knee. I fully intend to keep this tradition alive 🙂

[@CRsVideoVaults]

Well of course, before it was Collins’ Barracks, it was Victoria Barracks. When we had the Empire, Karachi, The Punjab, Falkland Islands, Ballet tack tieks. I was in the Army. Cavalry of course. Known far and wide as the Galloping Major. When I was in the army I was a cavalry man, you know, And whenever I went on parade A magnificent picture I made. With me galloping here me galloping there, This ridiculous habit I got, And I vow to you now that I’m galloping yet Whether up in the saddle or not! And the folks they all stare at me so, It matters not where I may go, It's aaa… Bump-i-ty! bump-i-ty! bump-i-ty! bump! As if I was riding my charger. Bump-i-ty! bump-i-ty! bump-i-ty! bump! As gay as an Indian rajah. All the folks declare that I'm a gold stager. Hey! hey! clear the way! Here comes the galloping major! I dare said Dear I said I’d treat myself to a holiday by the Sea, So I went and my quarters I fixed; But I found that the bathing was mixed. So I galloped away to a bathing machine In the busiest part of the day, And I soon felt at home with the girls in the water, And joined in their frivolous play. Oh they were beautiful creatures, they were How they giggled as soon as they saw… I don't tell everyone but still I was married some time ago. I regret of the matter to speak - We were only together a week. I endeavored of course to make Gwendoline happy, But one day, alas! and alack! That impulsive young creature ran home to her mother, And told her she’d never go back. When I said now well I thought that was rough, She replied that she had quite enough Of the -

[@rebeccalane3039]

How is the girl in the grey waistcoat behind him keeping a straight face? This appeals to my sense of the ridiculous and suggestive - pmsl over this - and the characterisation of the “ British major” is amazing !!! 😂😂😂

[@BethDiane]

I wonder why no one else sings that particular third verse. . .

[@hepnivalentine1635]

Came here to listen to the song my English grandfather bounced me on his knee too. So i guess all english kids had this experience 😅😂