Song of The 2nd Marine
- If anyone doubts your courage
- On your flag he sees the history of France
- From Mexico to Verdun, El Alamein in Tonkin
- The porpoise leaps forward
- In its folds fits every victory
- Including the big names attest to its glory
- For a porpoise, then, what is more beautiful
- How to fight everywhere for its flag
- Walking fine regiment of France
- Boldly go thy way
- Do your duty without failure
- This is the law of all Porpoises
- Wherever France call you
- Bravely you to conquer it
- Forward your valor watch
- Second Marine of France
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