We fought at Fombio; we fought on the bridge of Lodi; we marched into Milan.

We were Frenchmen; we had Napoleon! In fact, we conquered Italy! We fought at Arcola; we conquered at Rivoli.

Then who so great as the Little Corporal?
We planted the eagles upon the lion of Saint Mark, at Venice--a famous lion, nevertheless.

But who could resist us?
We had Napoleon! Then we returned to Toulon.

Then Napoleon said, 'Soldiers! two years ago you had nothing.