We fought them at the Bonko, 'twas just the other day They laid an ambush in our path - we went another way To capture Bulawayo and stop a fearful war The Sal'sbry Horse, Victoria Rangers and the old Cape Corps.
On the first day of November of eighteen ninety-three We fought the Matabele at the Battle of Bembezi.
We formed a laager on the hill at mid-day for to rest We saw an Insukamini regiment towards the west We swung the seven-pounder 'round; let a big one fly And from the east the Amaveni gave their battle cry.
On the first day of November of eighteen ninety-three We fought the Matabele at the Battle of Bembezi.
The wild Ingubu with the fierce Imbezu on the right Came charging from the northern bush, they were a fearful sight And near 6000 warriors - we stopped them on the run The bravest of the brave could never match the Maxim gun.
On the first day of November of eighteen ninety-three We fought the Matabele at the Battle of Bembezi.
