Andrew Jackson (A Life) Lyrics

1767, on the 15th of March

Andrew Jackson came into this life

His father came from Ireland just two years before

And settled in the Carolinas - with his wife

At 14, Andy joined the Revolutionary War

As a courier, ran messages with ease

But, was captured by the British, and he almost died

And was orphaned through accident and disease

The war ended and Andy studied for three years

Became a lawyer in what will be Tennessee

In '88, he moved to Nashville, met Rachel, who was wed

She divorced, then they decided - to marry

They had no children of their own, but took care of a few

In '96, elected Rep from Tennessee

He was a Senator, a judge, head of the militia, then,

The War of 1812 was his destiny

Andrew Jackson, number 7 in the presidential line

Tried to mold the nation to his design

He became a hero at the Battle of New Orleans

Which made him popular to become prez

He lost in '24, but won in '28

And worked to help the common man, so history says

Though he served till '37, he remained an active voice

Till on June 8th, '45, poor Andrew died

He's there as a reminder on the $20 dollar bill

'Old Hickory', strong and unyielding, on our side