Marblehead Forever!

The men of old were heroes, who fought by land and sea,
To preserve their homes from tyranny and shame.
And, enrolled among the bravest, writ high in history,
Stands old Marblehead's beloved and honored name.

Oh, Marblehead forever! God bless the good old town!
May she never shame her noble ancestry!
She was first in Revolution, was first in '61,
And from all dishonor we will keep her free!

For those of us who grew up in Marblehead the song has special meaning. It brings back memories of a carefree childhood when we were free to roam the fields, look for tadpoles and other enticing creatures in the many ponds, capture crabs at Brown's Island and swim at Grace Oliver's.