The Englishman Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCBDCEC ADFDAGBG AHIHDBJB| St George he was for England | A |
| And before he killed the dragon | B |
| He drank a pint of English ale | C |
| Out of an English flagon | B |
| For though he fast right readily | D |
| In hair shirt or in mail | C |
| It isn't safe to give him cakes | E |
| Unless you give him ale | C |
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| St George he was for England | A |
| And right gallantly set free | D |
| The lady left for dragon's meat | F |
| And tied up to a tree | D |
| But since he stood for England | A |
| And knew what England means | G |
| Unless you give him bacon | B |
| You mustn't give him beans | G |
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| St George he is for England | A |
| And shall wear the shield he wore | H |
| When we go out in armour | I |
| With the battle cross before | H |
| But though he is jolly company | D |
| And very pleased to dine | B |
| It isn't safe to give him nuts | J |
| Unless you give him wine | B |
G. K. Chesterton
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