John Edmond
Текст песни Battle of Bembezi

We fought them on the Bonko, it was just the other day!
They laid an ambush in our path - we went another way
To capture Bulawayo and stop a fearful war,
The Sal'sby Horse, Victoria Rangers and the old Cape Corr.

On the 1st day of November of eighteen ninety-three
We fought the Matabele at the Battle of Bembezi!

We formed the laager on the hill at mid-day for to rest
We saw Insukameni regiment towards the west
We swang the seven-pounder 'round and let a big one fly!
And from the east the Amaveni gave their battle cry

On the 1st day of November of eighteen ninety-three
We fought the Matabele at the Battle of Bembezi!

The wild Ingubu with the fierce Imbizo on the right
Came charging from the northern bush, they were a fearful sight
And near 6000 warriors we stopped them on the run
The bravest of the brave could never match the Maxim gun

On the 1st day of November of eighteen ninety-three
We fought the Matabele at the Battle of Bembezi!