I broke the spell that held me long,

And let my heart flow forth in song

I said, "the sorrow on my way,"

"Shall make me lose not another day,

I let a smile go along

To help make way for the song;

Each passer-by stopped to see

Just what the out-come would be

It made its rounds in due time,

Meanwhile giving me peace of mind.

It met rebuff and seemingly defeat,

But each day it, I would repeat

The enemy’s heart er’e long was ringing

And this same song, I heard him singing.