Heart of Oak

Versions of
Heart of Oak
David Garrick (lyrics) and William Boyce (music)

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"The music of 'Heart of Oak' was written in 1759 by composer William Boyce, the lyrics by actor David Garrick, for Garrick's pantomime Harlequin's Invasion, to which others contributed as well. The pantomime was first performed on New Year's Eve of that year at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London." Warning: template has been deprecated.

4172212Heart of OakDavid Garrick (lyrics) and William Boyce (music)

Versions of Heart of Oak include:

"Hearts of Oak" in Seraphim (1840s)
"Hearts of Oak" in The Sentimental Songster (1840s)
"Hearts of Oak" in The Tragedy of Sir James the Rose (1815)