The song “Yankee Doodle Dandy” was utilized by the British in a satiric manner during the Revolutionary War, declaring the colonial troops as “country bumpkins” unfit for battle. Over the course of the war, the composition of “Yankee Doodle Dandy” adapted over one hundred and ninety versions varying in insults from the British criticizing the Americans and vice versa. Oftentimes during the battle, the British played the tune, mocking the rebels. Nearing the end of the war, this song obtained the title as the New Republic’s national anthem; despite the original objective of the piece.

“Yankee Doodle Dandy” shares a similar tune to that of “Lucy Locket”, and the rendition performed throughout the duration of the Revolutionary War is believed