Nelson: a patriotic ballad

written by Charles Wilmott ; composed by George Le Brunn ; sung by Charles Godfrey amid tremendous enthusiasm, at "The Oxford" &c. Cover title. 'The song may be sung in public without fee or licence, except at music halls'--cover. Price 4/- Song for voice and piano. First line: Is it true that as a nation England's going to decay. First line of chorus: It would be better for England. Chromolithograph cover: full-length figure of Nelson in uniform, illustration of the battle of Trafalgar, and a street riot in Trafalgar Square, 1894; H.G. Banks, Imp. Portrait on title page: Charles Godfrey as Nelson. Words printed separately inside back cover. 'Chas. Sheard & Co.'s very latest and popular comic & other songs for smoking concerts, &c.'--advertisement on verso of back cover.