The Girl I Left Behind Me - British Army Song

"The Girl I Left Behind" is an English folk song dating back to the Elizabethan era. It is said to have been played when soldiers left for war or a naval vessel set sail. According to other sources the song originated in 1758 when English Admirals Hawke and Rodney were observing the French fleet. The first printed text of the song appeared in Dublin in 1791.

[@sardinia-piedmontball3640]

This may seems weird but I dedicated this song to someone I once loved. This just reminds me of her everytime whenever I'm listening to this. It gives me that mix feeling of being happy and sad, yet somehow I am still eager to listen to it everyday. Even if she moves on from me, I really do want to tell her that I love her still.

[@cinwalden3326]

You will get someone better ,who will make this song a new feelings with her ,and thus you both can listen together to this masterpiece in a new scene 😊

[@hologram6206]

Holy crap this comment is doing weird thing to my emotions.

[@RexGalilae]

Plenty of fish, my friend. You'll find someone better one day The fact that she moved on from you makes it clear she wasn't your type to begin with. Just your lonely mind playing tricks. Hang in there

[@The_Christian_Cavalier]

Relatable, however I've no idea if she likes me or not, perhaps fortunately.

[@smithwesson7765]

You are not alone my friend.

[@gamerland5007]

The moment when the American military adopts this song after hearing a British prisoner sing it.

[@deece1482]

Well it's a pleasant song.

[@Smile4theKillCam456]

Source?

[@gamerland5007]

@@Smile4theKillCam456 Wikipedia. The song was popular in the US regular army, who adopted it during the War of 1812 after they heard a British prisoner singing it.[11] The song was used by the army as a marching tune throughout the 19th century.

[@laszlokiss483]

@@gamerland5007 the British charm me with their smile but never will they bind me

[@gamerland5007]

@@laszlokiss483 After a lot of war, the US made amends with the UK and they event ually became allies.

[@Dylan-pl6wv]

So cool to think that men sung this song about their wives/lovers on battlefields and was heard on Waterloo, New Orleans, Leipzig, Gettysburg, Shiloh, and The Iberian Peninsula

[@visinshavingvisions]

The British didn't fight at Leipzig.

[@Dylan-pl6wv]

@@visinshavingvisions Versions of the song were used by the French Military. Same tune but different lyrics.

[@visinshavingvisions]

@@Dylan-pl6wv I didn't know that. Thank you.

[@fredbreadbun6277]

​​@@visinshavingvisions wasn't there like one rocket troop there? 😂

[@davidm3000ify]

​@@visinshavingvisions Rocket Troop, the Royal Horse Artillery was present at The Battle of Leipzig. Troops from all over Europe who were enemies of Napoleon took part.

[@different6716]

We making outta San Sebastian with this one 🔥

[@oliverfreitas8593]

We becaming british in san sebastian*

[@dibs6462]

That ship over there1!1!

[@LyKraad]

NOOO BARRY

[@HenriqueMuit]

The channel owner Loved this comment, hope to see him fighting Shamblers in the 19s 💪

[@Heavy_with_fists]

We getting Vos Enternnament with this one 🗣🔥🔥

[@DerMarschliedKamerad]

Wonderful! Love the scenes from Waterloo!

[@elijahtidswell8457]

Same

[@MonarchistMusic]

Beautiful version, and some great footage from Waterloo

[@csypoygshovssutcgj9501]

but the original

[@vapaus831]

Arr. John Rutter

[@jojoacolney7873]

Footage?

[@Lieutenant_Pierre]

The best version of this song!

[@csypoygshovssutcgj9501]

but the original

[@vapaus831]

Arr. John Rutter

[@FridgePinkman]

We are getting old guard with this one 🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fishyboythehappyboi]

We dying at round 34 at this one🤑🤑🙏🙏💯💯💯🗣️🔥🔥🔥

[@corasoncruz8517]

my sleep never has been so good and calming with orchestra music

[@vapaus831]

This the John Rutter's version.

[@The_Honourable_Company]

Who else is addicted to this masterpiece

[@hoggo7448]

me

[@vapaus831]

Arr. John Rutter

[@AdrianAnimates28]

I have over 5 versions in my downloads

[@richardhaynes3925]

Wow that was magnificent. Beautifully done. Thank you for uploading this, sir!

[@sotoshikoruto6350]

back when gay means happy

[@Dafduu]

gai in french means happy

[@austindonor8648]

Bro teacher taught that us gay means happy in filipino

[@AdrianAnimates28]

@@austindonor8648gay means BAKLA which is still gay

[@BreezyE-d3n]

@@Dafduu Gay Pari

[@dozzy4334]

​@@BreezyE-d3nit says Gay Paris

[@xdbro882]

WE TAKING WATERLOO WITH THIS ONE!!!!

[@RolandEdrickSantos-jz7yp]

We makin it out of san sebastian 🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bumpy9423]

WE RINGING THE BELL WITH THIS ONE 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@well_playstudio9033]

You are gonna go back to san Sebastian no matter what

[@RolandEdrickSantos-jz7yp]

@@well_playstudio9033 not while this song is playin

[@verdun16]

these comments are so annoying

[@allistair-xx2rw]

And?​@@verdun16

[@Dylan-lw1xc]

You are truly a holy man to make such videos and remember a better time.

[@patrioticarchive]

Thanks for the kind words

[@Dylan-lw1xc]

@@patrioticarchive ofc! Have you ever thought of doing more American stuff, aswell?

[@patrioticarchive]

@@Dylan-lw1xc Just British music sorry

[@slavetislamic1957]

@@patrioticarchive maybe a second channel for the Americans? I like both !

[@patrioticarchive]

@@slavetislamic1957 I'm only focusing on British music sorry

[@NihilsineDeo1866.]

Very lovely version Sir !!

[@csypoygshovssutcgj9501]

but the original

[@vapaus831]

Arr. John Rutter

[@mr.briton365]

Wonderful!! Such a beautiful song

[@illyboulder2557]

An Irish folk-tune.

[@BigBazz-Clips]

@@illyboulder2557 except it's not

[@illyboulder2557]

@@BigBazz-Clips kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKSukmasmKtlhsk

[@vapaus831]

Arr. John Rutter

[@voltfox2466]

Outside of cool Napoleonic games, this song hits hard.

[@FunnyBoyTlad]

Legit the best version of this song

[@vapaus831]

Arr. John Rutter

[@mr.cringles7080]

Guts and blackpowder PTSD

[@Studio_Polemos]

💀💀💀 San really kill me

[@hansbaccay4541]

​@@Studio_Polemosfr I only won 6 times

[@Studio_Polemos]

@@hansbaccay4541 lol in that 3 month i win over 409 time

[@hansbaccay4541]

@@Studio_Polemos nc (nice)

[@JamesWagner-vv9iz]

blood and iron PTSD

[@arthurwellesley1stdukeofwe890]

Love is one hell of a drug.

[@The_Christian_Cavalier]

Indeed it is

[@arthurwellesley1stdukeofwe890]

@@The_Christian_Cavalier Too strong for this world to understand, the real nature of it anyway.

[@The_Christian_Cavalier]

@@arthurwellesley1stdukeofwe890 yes

[@lucasfeliphe7028]

Beautiful!

[@jimweights8908]

Wonderful rendition of a wonderful song

[@vapaus831]

Thanks John Rutter for arranging this song.

[@smithwesson7765]

Simply wonderful.

[@David_is_a_idiot]

WE GRINDING OUR A$$ OFF TO GET DUOBLE BARREL PISTOL🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@PlannerTheGreat]

Horse Artillery Pistol.

[@InhertiaPink-t7n]

🤡

[@ryandanngetich2524]

I especially love the ending 🥹💕

[@rudsonchannel2935]

Great Song

[@laboskie349]

The jaunty tune of this piece is an easy favourite, a now very global melody as well. As I think there are an American and Australian Military March in the same tune.

[@csypoygshovssutcgj9501]

But she is of British origin

[@Mr.BlueBonnet]

Probably one of the most beautiful songs ever, unironically puts a tear in my eye

[@vapaus831]

Arr. John Rutter

[@RocketSpacexxs]

Yoo guys the platform are here🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

[@DaScottishLad]

Help there's 3 runners on me 🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RocketSpacexxs]

@@DaScottishLad think you are far away we can help you we already at down🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

[@TheArgieH]

The Army will advance! In which direction sir? Why sir that way (points to retreating Old Guard). (Shortly followed by) My God Sir I've lost my leg. My God Sir, so you have.

[@ompwa5382]

Best version there is

[@csypoygshovssutcgj9501]

but the original

[@Dafduu]

not the BEST version but nice

[@Louisiana1815]

Epic

[@theaman42069]

For King and Country!

[@christophervisitacion8313]

The horses charging after the music change was pretty cool

[@hecouldbeanyoneofus1559]

On the field of battle his hat is worth fifty thousand men; but he is not a gentleman. - Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.

[@beauxgardenandotherstories9908]

What a masterpiece

[@vapaus831]

This is the John Rutter's version.

[@evanisnotcute3343]

For those making a sheet and planning to sing this aloud: La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la. I am lonesome since i cross'd the hill, and o'er the moor and the valley, such heavy thoughts my heart do fill, since parting from my sally. I seek no more the fine and gay, for each does but remind me how swiftly pass the hours away, with the girl I left behind me. I seek no more the fine and gay, for each does but remind me how swiftly pass the hours away, with the girl I left behind me. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Oh ne'er shall I forget that night, the stars were bright above me and gently lent their silv'ry light when the first she vow'd to love me. But now I'm bound to Brighton camp, kind heaven, then pray guide me and bring me safely back again to the girl I left behind me. But now I'm bound to Brighton camp, kind heaven, then pray guide me and bring me safely back again to the girl I left behind me. Her golden hair, in ringlets fair, her eyes like diamonds shining, her slender waist, with carriage chaiste, may leave the swan repining. Ye gods above! O hear my prayer, to my beautious fair to bind me, and send me safely back again to the girl I left behind me. Ye gods above! O hear my prayer, to my beautious fair to bind me, and send me safely home again.

[@99IronDuke]

Nice stuff.

[@99IronDuke]

@Patriotic Archive Do you think you could find a rousing version of Rule Britannia for Trafalgar Day on the 21 October?

[@oldnosey4961]

Now Maitland, now's your time!

[@22NguyMyLinh]

beautiful ❤️

[@belowfactual]

people invested into the Napoleonic wars confused what the G&B community is talking about

[@noppy8894]

I mean they can somewhat understand what they're referring to since the maps are based on battles that took place in napoleonic wars (except kaub and catacombs probably)

[@kerosene143]

@@noppy8894 Actually g&b is based on a true story, I would know, I was there.

[@Steve_Raglan_aka_William_Afton]

I'm lonesome since I cross'd the hill, and o'er the moor and valley, Such heavy thoughts my heart do fill, since parting from my Sally. I seek no more the fine and gay, for each does but remind me How swiftly passed the hours away, with the girl I left behind me. (2x) O ne'er shall I forget that night, the stars were bright above me And gently lent their silv'ry light when first she vow'd to love me. But now I'm bound to Brighton Camp, kind Heaven, then pray guide me And bring me safely back again to the girl I left behind me. (2x) Her golden hair, in ringlets fair, her eyes like diamond shining, Her slender waist, with carriage chaste, my leave the swan repining. Ye Gods above! o hear my prayer, to my beauteus fair to bind me, And send me safely back again to the I left behind me. Ye Gods above! o hear my prayer, to my beauteus fair to bind me, And send me safely home again.

[@allistair-xx2rw]

We getting the sacrifice badges in san sabastian with this one 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯☕☕☕☕☕☕☕

[@verdun16]

stop making annoying G&B comments

[@IroncladPlayz]

2021: Good British historical song. 2023/2024: G U T S A N D B L A C K P O W D E R

[@Fhahuwgaming]

WE GETTING OUT SAN SEBASTIAN WITH THIS ONE🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@M102Giyu]

Fr

[@Sigma93982]

🇺🇸🇬🇧🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Heavy_with_fists]

Line Infantry: Bayonet & Sabre. Officer: Charge & Attack Bombers. Sappers: Build Barricades. Seaman: Shoots Zappers & Bombers. Priest: Backs away the Shamblers with Crucifix & Cures infected survivors. Musicians: M U S I C

[@PickleIsMyDoggo]

I’m probably responsible for 50% of the views

[@patrioticarchive]

Lol! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheRoyalGoats]

W

[@Oldaccount46282]

🙌

[@Falkriim]

I do like this one

[@RedcoatHistory-gj7xf]

Back here after getting rejected

[@vapaus831]

The Cambridge singers.

[@allanbenedictrd7093]

POV: A random British WW1 Soldier Sings this

[@FlyingTooFast]

This has a Christmas vibe to it…

[@heitorkrammel2783]

Maybe its BC the uniforms kinda look like santa claus

[@BetaProtogen]

@@heitorkrammel2783 it reminds me of caroling to an extent so i can see where op is coming from

[@FlyingTooFast]

@@BetaProtogen that’s what I was going for

[@The_Christian_Cavalier]

Nutcrackers with musket and sabre killing Frenchies

[@anthonydurnford3077]

This has more of a fancy vibe to it. This specific version sounds way too fancy, like 1800s fancy where you’re in a huge Castle/Mansion and you’re in a ball room.

[@enigma2297]

Is there a name that you call that harmony you hear at the end? Man I miss this ki d of music

[@ardyv_]

such a beautiful song! from what movies are these scenes?

[@patrioticarchive]

It is and the clips are from the 1970 film Waterloo kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXXGiH2or7Bjrbc

[@ardyv_]

@@patrioticarchive thanks !

[@kevintww4038]

Before spongebob exsist

[@smaug222]

this is deep

[@bolshevikguy]

guys irs that time when gay meant happy not homosexual

[@Lucas-q2l5e]

I seek no more the fine and homossexual, for each does but remind me.

[@PiotrMarek1988]

1000th „like” is mine!

[@arthurwellesley1stdukeofwe890]

Good to hear!

[@greenedleaf2481]

POV:you have alerted G&B people

[@z1u512]

The pirate spy

[@teaage392]

Imagine fighting a brit who sings this in combat.

[@chrisnorton4382]

Traditionally this was the song sung when leaving a town/camp to march on elsewhere.

[@guegaming19]

We be making it out of the time traveling army with this one

[@robnewman6101]

Now England. Nows Your Time.

[@LordUhtred1]

Now Maitland . . .

[@tormentor4555]

I Know all the Pipers who took part in the Film Waterloo.

[@abewright1713]

Most soldiers are just poor kids forced to fight for a bankers war, even back then. RIP

[@frostedicepharoah7723]

The only song to be used in the 2 greatest television shows 50 years apart- Bugs Bunny and SpongeBob.

[@ExodusButler2]

We making to outta San Sebastián with this one🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥☄️☄️🔥🔥🔥

[@M102Giyu]

This is W song

[@chriskelly119]

POV me and the boys going to Britain

[@ShitGetsOld]

Great pirate song!

[@zava5994]

what a banger

[@Thebritishlad-w4q]

Im lonesome since i crossed the hills o’er the moor and valley such heavy thoughts my heart do fill since parting from my sally i seek no more the fine and gay for each does but remind me how swiftly passed the hours away with the girl i left behind me i seek no more the fine and gay for each does but remind me how swiftly passed the hours away with the girl i left behind me o ne’er shall i forget that night the stars were bright above me and gently lent their silv’ry light when she first vow’d to love me But now im bound to brighton camp kind heaven then pray guide me and bring me safely back again to the girl i left behind me But now im bound to brighton camp kind heaven then pray guide me and bring me safely back again to the girl i left behind me Her golden hair in ringlets fair her eyes like diamonds shining Her slender waist with carriage chaste may leave the swan repining Ye gods above! O hear my prayer to my beauteous fair to bind me and send me safely back again to the girl i left behind me Ye gods above! O hear my prayer to my beauteous fair to bind me and send me safely home again

[@Jacob_France]

Me and the boys singing be like :

[@darrenchavez494]

POV: the entire G&B server when i play "The girl i left behind me/ Free america on my fife"

[@skidz-]

I love it even though I am from the US

[@csypoygshovssutcgj9501]

The song is british the origin

[@skidz-]

@@csypoygshovssutcgj9501 I didn't say it wasn't English

[@gentle846]

Bro it 2024 what you mean even though I am form the US? You guys still beefing with the British?

[@SinoLegionaire]

@@gentle846while I’m not white (just hear me out) I love 70% of aspects about America. I honestly don’t like Britain at all. I can admit there are some things beautiful about it but still that island really isn’t my cup of tea (pun intended). Your logic isn’t that great here.

[@stopmotionprime2398]

What films were used in the Video?

[@eggybreath2958]

Waterloo (1970)

[@stopmotionprime2398]

@@eggybreath2958Thank you.

[@christiangjelstrup5555]

I think this must be the favourite song of Breivik.

[@DamyMate-rf1qe]

We saving barry with this one🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@hansbaccay4541]

Barry:Hello,I can lower this platform and get us down there. Hold tight Until I can bring this platform back up *few moments later* Get on the Platform *players get on* *screaming for help* *screaming and crying*

[@dominionofquebec10452]

0:17 LMFAO

[@patrioticarchive]

There's always one lol

[@dominionofquebec10452]

@Ro Ca yeah ik it had a different meaning back then

[@theaman42069]

omg he said funny word!

[@John-ob7dh]

Scots greys charge awesome

[@RandomVs189]

01:11

[@BroWarthunder]

When berry dies song hits this :

[@juangutierrez4798]

0:19 "i seek no more the fine and GAY for each does but remind me"

[@TheYounglad34]

gay meant happy back in the day

[@cavalier1649]

Yes, that's the lyric. What of it?

[@balleater1538]

Does it hit close to home or something 😂

[@Bird.mp4]

I think we can all agree that the men that sang this song really love their wives, take that feminists, there's a man that will die for his wife.

[@benashley2955]

what is the film?

[@Scottishkid67]

Boys dreams

[@user-xw2ji3sq3c]

guts and blackpower lore belike:

[@scoutgaming737]

Barry theme song

[@sovannphiyuth4209]

Hello! I think I got the attention of that ship over there can lower this platform and get us down there." "Hold tight Until I can bring this platform back up." "Get on the Platform!"

[@tulaymeral6919]

G&B

[@Meg1785]

Movie name please

[@Robertoguy847]

Waterloo 1970(Seriously that flim has been uploaded on KZbin without copyright issue💀)

[@normalplayer7377]

It's *Ye God*. Not Ye gods.

[@Dryhten1801]

Its ye gods

[@normalplayer7377]

@@Dryhten1801 No, it's Ye God.

[@Dryhten1801]

@@normalplayer7377 They're clearly saying Gods bro. Just cause you don't like it doesn't make it untrue.

[@normalplayer7377]

@@Dryhten1801 They're clearly saying God bro. Just cause you don't like it doesn't make it untrue. See? Fact of the matter is, it makes no sense for them to say gods instead of God. Remember, it's early 19th Century Britain. The British Army, which is an army that fights for the Monarch of the most powerful Protestant Country at the time. So much so that he has the following Style: "George the Third, by the Grace of God, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Defender of the Faith." Now do I need to remind you of how the Holy Trinity works?

[@Dryhten1801]

@@normalplayer7377 It was likely either written for a play or not meant in a religious sense. every recording of lyrics has it written down as Gods.

[@frankmoore7130]

Well, always thought this was an American civil war song ..

[@Nullxet]

We beating san Sebastian guys

[@Europelove19656]

✝️Britain is amazing Britain is Christian ❤✝️🤍

[@catnaut9035]

-10 reload speed

[@Ken_Oyashima]

no dislikes les go

[@RobertRoser-h7c]

Russian conscript soldiers in kilts!! Wonder how they were paid.?

[@WelloBello]

It’s the USSR. Who said anything about getting paid?

[@RobertRoser-h7c]

There was an old saying in the Soviet Union and other communist countries. "The pretend to pay us and we pretend to work"

[@bakewell7284]

American....yet sooo English!, hee hee

[@Roiloiy903]

What did gay mean in the 1800?

[@pressedthetriggertokill]

Gay meaning in 1800s means joy.

[@RuRoh_8214]

Means joy or kind

[@Azka_sammy_yusuf]

its weird to say gay now a days